Key Takeaway

DETROIT SALT MINE is a active underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Detroit, Wayne County, MI. It has 779 violations on record (69 S&S) and $121K in proposed penalties. Operated by Detroit Salt Co LLC.

DETROIT SALT MINE

Active Underground Nonmetal

Operator: Detroit Salt Co LLC

Controller: SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc

Location: Detroit, Wayne County, MI

Employees: 41

779
Violations
69
S&S Violations
25
Accidents
$121K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/03/2026 57.15007 S&S LowNegligence $0
11/18/2025 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/17/2025 57.12005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/17/2025 57.12005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/07/2025 57.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/06/2025 57.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/06/2025 57.11017 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/05/2025 57.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/05/2025 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $288
08/05/2025 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $288
08/05/2025 57.15005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 57.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $193
06/03/2025 57.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/03/2025 57.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/04/2025 57.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 57.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 57.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/28/2025 57.14109(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
11/13/2024 62.130(a) S&S ModNegligence $189
11/13/2024 62.120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $165

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
02/28/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted
02/19/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted
01/06/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/12/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted
10/07/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 72d restricted
07/18/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
06/07/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted
12/12/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 65d lost, 194d restricted
09/09/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/02/2026 02/05/2026 38.75 1
11/16/2025 11/19/2025 40.00 1
09/23/2025 09/23/2025 15.25 1
08/07/2025 08/08/2025 2.75 1
08/04/2025 08/12/2025 65.00 1
06/03/2025 06/06/2025 96.00 2
06/03/2025 06/03/2025 2.75 1
03/17/2025 03/19/2025 22.50 1
01/27/2025 02/04/2025 69.00 2
10/30/2024 11/14/2024 120.25 3

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2000552
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSalt
Employees41
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.2858330, -83.1494440
Nearest TownDetroit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does DETROIT SALT MINE have?

DETROIT SALT MINE has 779 MSHA violations on record, of which 69 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $121K.

What type of mine is DETROIT SALT MINE?

DETROIT SALT MINE is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Detroit, Wayne County, MI. It currently has 41 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at DETROIT SALT MINE?

According to MSHA records, DETROIT SALT MINE has 25 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates DETROIT SALT MINE?

DETROIT SALT MINE is operated by Detroit Salt Co LLC and controlled by SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 2000552.