AMELIA BARITE PLANT
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: M-I L L C
Controller: Schlumberger Ltd
Location: Amelia, Assumption County, LA
Employees: 16
98
Violations
25
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$23K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 98 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/31/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.3401 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/08/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $477 |
| 06/07/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.4201(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/07/2023 | 56.9317 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,182 |
| 06/07/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/14/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/17/2022 | 56.12016 | S&S | ModNegligence | $563 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost |
| 11/19/2013 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 97d lost |
| 08/10/2012 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 20d lost |
| 09/17/2007 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
| 03/08/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 43d restricted |
| 02/05/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/15/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 07/31/2025 | 08/01/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 10/25/2024 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 07/09/2024 | 07/11/2024 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 11/08/2023 | 11/09/2023 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 06/07/2023 | 06/08/2023 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 03/03/2023 | 03/14/2023 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 08/16/2022 | 08/18/2022 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 02/15/2022 | 02/16/2022 | 26.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1600825
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBarite Barium Ore
Employees16
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates29.6575000, -91.1177780
Nearest TownAmelia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does AMELIA BARITE PLANT have?
AMELIA BARITE PLANT has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.
What type of mine is AMELIA BARITE PLANT?
AMELIA BARITE PLANT is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Amelia, Assumption County, LA. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at AMELIA BARITE PLANT?
According to MSHA records, AMELIA BARITE PLANT has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates AMELIA BARITE PLANT?
AMELIA BARITE PLANT is operated by M-I L L C and controlled by Schlumberger Ltd. MSHA Mine ID: 1600825.