Key Takeaway
Lake Charles Grinding Plant is a active facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Westlake, Calcasieu County, LA. It has 161 violations on record (25 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Halliburton Energy Services, Inc..
Lake Charles Grinding Plant
Operator: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Controller: Halliburton Company
Location: Westlake, Calcasieu County, LA
Employees: 25
Recent Violations
View all 161 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/31/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/23/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/25/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/25/2023 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/25/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/27/2023 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 06/27/2023 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/27/2023 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/13/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/10/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 56.12068 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/10/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/11/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/11/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 86d lost |
| 10/10/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 178d lost |
| 02/14/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/26/2011 | ELECTRICAL | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/27/2010 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 10/22/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/22/2010 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/21/2008 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/21/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 1d lost, 45d restricted |
| 03/17/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 27d restricted |
Inspections
View all 60 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 10/22/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 04/01/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 10/09/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 05/23/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 10/25/2023 | 10/26/2023 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 06/27/2023 | 06/28/2023 | 29.75 | 1 |
| 10/12/2022 | 10/13/2022 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 05/09/2022 | 05/10/2022 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 02/08/2022 | 02/10/2022 | 23.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lake Charles Grinding Plant have?
Lake Charles Grinding Plant has 161 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.
What type of mine is Lake Charles Grinding Plant?
Lake Charles Grinding Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Westlake, Calcasieu County, LA. It currently has 25 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lake Charles Grinding Plant?
According to MSHA records, Lake Charles Grinding Plant has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lake Charles Grinding Plant?
Lake Charles Grinding Plant is operated by Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. and controlled by Halliburton Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1601032.