Cote Blanche Mine
Active
Underground
Nonmetal
Operator: Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc.
Controller: Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Location: Lydia, Iberia County, LA
Employees: 161
2,227
Violations
628
S&S Violations
215
Accidents
$1.2M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,227 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | 57.22301(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 57.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 57.22215 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 57.4761(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 57.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.12085 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.18013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.14103(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 57.22202(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 215 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/01/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 32d lost |
| 05/01/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/24/2025 | HOISTING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/28/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 73d lost |
| 10/08/2024 | HOISTING | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 177d lost |
| 06/21/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 165d lost |
| 02/27/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 333d lost |
| 01/31/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 01/23/2024 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 755 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/06/2026 | 02/06/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/26/2026 | 01/26/2026 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 01/26/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 166.25 | 3 |
| 01/13/2026 | 01/13/2026 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 01/02/2026 | 01/02/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/18/2025 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 11/20/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 11/03/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1600358
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSalt
Employees161
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates29.7577780, -91.4305560
Nearest TownLydia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cote Blanche Mine have?
Cote Blanche Mine has 2227 MSHA violations on record, of which 628 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.2M.
What type of mine is Cote Blanche Mine?
Cote Blanche Mine is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lydia, Iberia County, LA. It currently has 161 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cote Blanche Mine?
According to MSHA records, Cote Blanche Mine has 215 reported accident/injury records and 2 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cote Blanche Mine?
Cote Blanche Mine is operated by Compass Minerals Louisiana Inc. and controlled by Compass Minerals International, Inc.. MSHA Mine ID: 1600358.