Corpus Christi Plant has $38K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 9 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
16
Years on record
2001–2019
Latest incident
Jun 2019
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
128
citations
36
significant & substantial
$37,913
proposed penalties
$26,714
paid to date
70% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $11,199 gap.
citations per 100 inspection hours
ⓘThis rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 876 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Corpus Christi Plant has $38K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 9 contested dockets.
Penalty disposition
ⓘDifferences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$38K
proposed penalties
$27K
current assessed
$27K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
126 assessments are final orders; 9 contested dockets.
Of $19K in penalties contested before the Commission, $8K was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-07-21.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
ⓘShares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
15citations taken to the federal commission · 12% of citations on record
Settled
15 · 100%
100%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 7 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
59%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$19K proposed, $8K after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2012-06-11.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Metal and nonmetal contaminants (personal samples)
ⓘMany samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.
Last sampled: 2022-11-01, 3 years ago
0%
of limit-tested samples over the exposure limit
12
samples
9
limit-tested
Most sampled contaminants
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz9
Respirable dust, <.1mg2
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz1
Show the individual readings (12)
Date
Contaminant
Concentration
Limit
Conc / limit
Occupation
2022-11-01
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.41
Building Repair/Maint.
2022-11-01
Nuisance dust, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.15
10
0.02
Crusher Oper/Worker
2021-05-19
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2021-05-19
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Hammer Mill Operator
2016-10-13
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.15
0.41
0.37
Mechanic
2009-11-18
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.57
2.42
0.24
Utility Man
2009-11-18
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.5
3.1
0.16
Bagging Operator
2009-11-18
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.46
2.43
0.19
Ball Mill Operator
2005-07-28
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
1.51
2.59
0.58
Flotation/Concentrator Oper.
2005-07-28
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.8
2.71
0.30
Bagging Operator
2005-07-28
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.51
2.07
0.25
Mechanic
2005-07-28
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
1.9
2.72
0.70
Bagging Operator
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly. Metal/nonmetal contaminant figures come from MSHA's Personal Health Samples and Area Samples files (public record), updated weekly.
Corpus Christi Plant recorded 0.00 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2024.
Injury rate, 2024
ⓘThis rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
0.00
total case rate
0.00
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Below average. The US metal and nonmetal mining average was 1.77 and the all-US-mining average was 2.08 cases per 100 workers.
In Texas, metal and nonmetal mining averaged 1.49 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year
total case rate
days-away
fatal
2024 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2023 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2022 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2021 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2019 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2018 *
13.47
0.00
0.000
2017 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2015 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Year
Employees
2025
4
2024
9
2023
12
2022
13
2021
8
2020
9
2019
17
2018
12
2017
8
2016
7
2015
11
2014
17
2013
15
2012
15
2011
16
2010
12
2009
8
2008
14
2007
14
2006
15
2005
12
2004
10
2003
8
2002
9
2001
13
2000
14
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
Corpus Christi Plant sits in Nueces County, Texas, where the Census mining category is 1.5% of county employment.
Local economic context
ⓘCounty figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Nueces County, Texas · Population 352,829
1.5%
Mining share of county employment
$66,021
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Quarterly safety rates
ⓘCitations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2025 Q3
2,420
1
0
413.2
2025 Q2
2,367
0
0
0.0
2025 Q1
3,904
0
0
0.0
2024 Q4
6,218
2
2
321.6
2024 Q3
5,452
0
0
0.0
2024 Q2
5,338
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
6,069
3
0
494.3
2023 Q4
6,138
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q3
7,785
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
8,363
0
0
0.0
2023 Q1
7,534
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
3,220
1
0
310.6
2022 Q3
8,021
1
0
124.7
2022 Q2
6,785
0
0
0.0
2022 Q1
7,967
5
0
627.6
2021 Q4
6,642
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
7,413
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
4,448
1
0
224.8
2021 Q1
4,207
1
0
237.7
2020 Q4
2,898
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
2,127
2
0
940.3
2020 Q2
3,386
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
6,835
2
0
292.6
2019 Q4
8,120
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
8,816
1
0
113.4
2019 Q2
9,084
0
0
0.0
2019 Q1
10,543
1
0
94.8
2018 Q4
6,994
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
7,872
1
0
127.0
2018 Q2
7,453
0
0
0.0
2018 Q1
7,376
1
0
135.6
2017 Q4
7,451
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
8,473
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
3,994
1
1
250.4
2017 Q1
4,378
0
0
0.0
2016 Q4
3,646
1
0
274.3
2016 Q3
3,389
0
0
0.0
2016 Q2
3,824
1
0
261.5
2016 Q1
4,215
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
3,651
1
0
273.9
2015 Q3
5,522
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
5,438
2
0
367.8
2015 Q1
9,106
2
0
219.6
2014 Q4
9,011
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
10,086
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
8,848
2
0
226.0
2014 Q1
7,853
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
7,742
2
1
258.3
2013 Q3
8,738
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
8,950
1
0
111.7
2013 Q1
7,713
0
0
0.0
2012 Q4
7,573
2
1
264.1
2012 Q3
8,366
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
8,557
3
2
350.6
2012 Q1
8,436
0
0
0.0
2011 Q4
7,930
1
0
126.1
2011 Q3
7,513
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
7,848
1
1
127.4
2011 Q1
7,422
2
0
269.5
2010 Q4
7,025
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
7,270
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
7,241
1
0
138.1
2010 Q1
4,730
0
0
0.0
2009 Q4
4,202
2
0
476.0
2009 Q3
3,321
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
3,469
1
1
288.3
2009 Q1
5,772
0
0
0.0
2008 Q4
8,487
2
0
235.7
2008 Q3
10,043
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
7,493
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
6,968
0
0
0.0
2007 Q4
7,255
2
0
275.7
2007 Q3
7,657
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
7,360
7
3
951.1
2007 Q1
8,770
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
8,468
4
0
472.4
2006 Q3
8,682
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
8,808
7
2
794.7
2006 Q1
7,700
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
6,989
5
0
715.4
2005 Q3
7,152
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
7,397
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
7,722
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
9,751
8
2
820.4
2004 Q3
6,184
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
4,103
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
4,125
2
0
484.8
2003 Q4
3,854
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
5,266
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
5,448
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
5,631
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
5,444
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
5,708
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
5,430
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
5,619
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
6,659
3
1
450.5
2001 Q3
6,532
1
0
153.1
2001 Q2
7,212
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
8,388
11
2
1311.4
2000 Q4
10,284
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
7,496
12
6
1600.9
2000 Q2
7,927
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
7,871
1
0
127.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
16 on file
2019 · 1 incident
June 5, 2019TX · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Worker was walking outside mill warehouse to review work being completed on a hopper being installed, worker stepped on to wet, muddy ground around hopper location, slipped losing balance, in regaining balance, worker's arms went up to stabilize self, felt a pop in left shoulder.
2018 · 2 incidents
October 25, 2018TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
On 10/31/2018 employee claims another employee jumped up on back while ee was walking through the plant on 10/25/2018. Employee did not report incident until 10/31/18 (6 Days Later) at which time EE was sent for evaluation & FA. This incident is listed as "Horseplay". Employee claims back is not better. EE has been evaluated again and placed on restrictions on 11/15/18.
August 27, 2018TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Steel plate released from crusher due to stored energy striking employee in the right elbow.
2014 · 1 incident
December 31, 2014TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was standing on a six foot ladder. He over extended to reach out and fell over hurting his left arm and wrist.
2013 · 1 incident
June 14, 2013TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was using the man lift. Employee mis-stepped with his right foot and fell backwards toward the ground. His lanyard was still attached to the manlift and kept his upper body from falling all the way to the ground. However, his right foot and leg were on the ground and his left leg was still on the channel iron. At this time employee felt pain in his left knee.
EE FELT PAIN IN BACK AND SIDE WHILE OPERATING FRONT END LOADER. EE CONTINUED TO WORK. SHOVELING MATERIAL UNTIL HE COMPLAINED TO HIS SUPERVISOR OF THE PAIN.
2003 · 4 incidents
August 12, 2003TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE STRUCK ROCK WITH HAMMER. ROCK FRAGMENT STRUCKLEFT KNEE. ALSO COMPLAINS OF NECK & SHOULDER INJURY FROM 3/3/03
March 10, 2003TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM THE FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS ANKLE. THIS RESULTED IN A SPRAINER LEFT ANKLE. HE MISSED THE BOTTOM STEP AS HE WAS DISMOUNTING.
March 3, 2003TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
August 31, 2001TX · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
VICTIM CLIMBED ONTO PIPE TO CLEAR ACTERIAL FORM THE FEED CHUTE. VICTIM SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX. 9 1/2 FT TO THE FLOOR, LANDING ON THIS SIDE. VICTIM RETURNED TO WORK FOR HIS NEXT SHIFT, HOWEVER ON 9-12-01. HE REPORTED THAT HE COULD NOT COME TO WORK AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO SEE A DAY.
February 2, 2001TX · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
THE 50" RAYMOND MILL WAS BEING TAKEN APART TO REPLACE THE MILL BASE. THE 5 ROLLER JOURNALS HAD BEEN REMOVED AND SET ON THE FLOOR. EE WALKED BY AND BUMPED INTO ONE JOURNAL CAUSING IT TO FALL OV ER BEFORE HE COULD MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. THE JOURNAL FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT SMASHING HIS STELL TOE DOWN FRACTURING ONE OF HIS TOES.