Key Takeaway
Houston Plant #2 is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Houston, Harris County, TX. It has 53 violations on record (17 S&S) and $37K in proposed penalties. Operated by Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc.
Houston Plant #2
Operator: Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc
Controller: John H Waters
Location: Houston, Harris County, TX
Employees: 34
Recent Violations
View all 53 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/05/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.20003(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/28/2024 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $736 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.11011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,273 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,918 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,273 |
| 05/08/2024 | 50.10(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $7,364 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 05/06/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 284d lost |
| 05/23/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 274d lost |
| 01/25/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 18 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/19/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 07/23/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 83.50 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/06/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 02/06/2024 | 02/14/2024 | 34.50 | 1 |
| 09/14/2023 | 09/15/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Houston Plant #2 have?
Houston Plant #2 has 53 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $37K.
What type of mine is Houston Plant #2?
Houston Plant #2 is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Houston, Harris County, TX. It currently has 34 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Houston Plant #2?
According to MSHA records, Houston Plant #2 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Houston Plant #2?
Houston Plant #2 is operated by Cimbar Performance Minerals Inc and controlled by John H Waters. MSHA Mine ID: 4105540.