GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS
Active
Underground
Nonmetal
Operator: Morton Salt Inc
Controller: SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc
Location: Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, TX
Employees: 175
1,171
Violations
216
S&S Violations
282
Accidents
$558K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,171 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 57.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 57.4000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.11010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 57.16007(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 57.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 57.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 282 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/08/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 10/22/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 440d restricted |
| 06/11/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/26/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 03/09/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 19d restricted |
| 01/03/2023 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
| 07/21/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 39d restricted |
| 05/28/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 517d lost |
| 05/28/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 20d lost, 109d restricted |
Inspections
View all 171 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/28/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 176.25 | 3 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | 12/19/2025 | 11.50 | 2 |
| 10/27/2025 | 11/10/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 135.75 | 2 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 33.50 | 2 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/25/2025 | 39.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4101776
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSalt
Employees175
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.6580560, -95.7108330
Nearest TownGrand Saline
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS have?
GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS has 1171 MSHA violations on record, of which 216 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $558K.
What type of mine is GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS?
GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, TX. It currently has 175 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS?
According to MSHA records, GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS has 282 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS?
GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS is operated by Morton Salt Inc and controlled by SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4101776.