HOCKLEY MINE
Active
Underground
Nonmetal
Operator: United Salt Hockley, LLC
Controller: Texas United Corp
Location: Hockley, Harris County, TX
Employees: 61
574
Violations
121
S&S Violations
71
Accidents
$246K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 574 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 57.14116(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 57.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 57.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/18/2025 | 57.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/18/2025 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 07/29/2025 | 57.11012 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 48.7(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $168 |
| 07/23/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/12/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 57.4203 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 02/05/2025 | 50.20(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 57.20003(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 57.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 71 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 144d lost |
| 01/17/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 19d lost |
| 01/06/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 36d restricted |
| 12/16/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 11d restricted |
| 05/16/2024 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/01/2024 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 05/20/2023 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/08/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/09/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 12/13/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
Inspections
View all 160 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 39.00 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 38.50 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 59.25 | 1 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 66.25 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 75.50 | 2 |
| 10/28/2024 | 10/31/2024 | 78.00 | 2 |
| 07/29/2024 | 08/05/2024 | 147.00 | 4 |
| 05/16/2024 | 06/06/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 04/09/2024 | 04/12/2024 | 56.50 | 2 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/05/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4102478
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSalt
Employees61
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates29.9647220, -95.8388890
Nearest TownHockley
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does HOCKLEY MINE have?
HOCKLEY MINE has 574 MSHA violations on record, of which 121 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $246K.
What type of mine is HOCKLEY MINE?
HOCKLEY MINE is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hockley, Harris County, TX. It currently has 61 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at HOCKLEY MINE?
According to MSHA records, HOCKLEY MINE has 71 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates HOCKLEY MINE?
HOCKLEY MINE is operated by United Salt Hockley, LLC and controlled by Texas United Corp. MSHA Mine ID: 4102478.