Houston Plant
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Cimbar Resources, Inc.
Controller: John H Waters
Location: Houston, Harris County, TX
Employees: 16
286
Violations
73
S&S Violations
46
Accidents
$215K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 286 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 56.14116(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 06/05/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,968 |
| 06/05/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,503 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 12/18/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 06/12/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 06/12/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,098 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 03/13/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 07/13/2023 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 46 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/03/2025 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/11/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 83d restricted |
| 08/26/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 12/17/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 122d lost |
| 04/01/2022 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 10/11/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 108d lost |
| 11/23/2020 | ELECTRICAL | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 11/26/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 7d lost, 61d restricted |
| 11/24/2018 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 54 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 06/12/2024 | 06/12/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/15/2024 | 24.25 | 1 |
| 07/13/2023 | 07/14/2023 | 15.00 | 2 |
| 03/20/2023 | 03/22/2023 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 08/24/2022 | 08/25/2022 | 18.75 | 1 |
| 04/12/2022 | 04/14/2022 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 11/22/2021 | 11/22/2021 | 12.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4104449
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionBarite Barium Ore
Employees16
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates29.7616670, -95.1411110
Nearest TownHouston
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Houston Plant have?
Houston Plant has 286 MSHA violations on record, of which 73 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $215K.
What type of mine is Houston Plant?
Houston Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Houston, Harris County, TX. It currently has 16 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Houston Plant?
According to MSHA records, Houston Plant has 46 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Houston Plant?
Houston Plant is operated by Cimbar Resources, Inc. and controlled by John H Waters. MSHA Mine ID: 4104449.