Key Takeaway
Houston Mill is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Houston, Harris County, TX. It has 109 violations on record (18 S&S) and $27K in proposed penalties. Operated by Magris Talc USA, Inc..
Houston Mill
Operator: Magris Talc USA, Inc.
Controller: Magris Performance Materials Inc
Location: Houston, Harris County, TX
Employees: 24
Recent Violations
View all 109 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 05/14/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.4200(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 12/11/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,918 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 11/01/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/01/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 08/30/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
| 08/30/2023 | 48.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/29/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
| 08/29/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $271 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 37d restricted |
| 06/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 37d restricted |
| 06/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 32d restricted |
| 02/01/2022 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 12/17/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/21/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/04/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 01/02/2014 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 07/14/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 07/25/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 05/13/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 12/11/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 10/31/2023 | 11/01/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 08/29/2023 | 08/30/2023 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 04/20/2023 | 04/20/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 04/12/2022 | 04/14/2022 | 21.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Houston Mill have?
Houston Mill has 109 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $27K.
What type of mine is Houston Mill?
Houston Mill is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Houston, Harris County, TX. It currently has 24 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Houston Mill?
According to MSHA records, Houston Mill has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Houston Mill?
Houston Mill is operated by Magris Talc USA, Inc. and controlled by Magris Performance Materials Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4102113.