Key Takeaway
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc is a active underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM. It has 2,849 violations on record (373 S&S) and $1.9M in proposed penalties. Operated by Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc.
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Operator: Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Controller: Mosaic Company
Location: Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM
Employees: 467
Recent Violations
View all 2,849 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 57.4201(a)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.12008 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 57.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.12013(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 57.14109(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 57.11008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 57.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 57.18002(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 398 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/27/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 66d lost |
| 10/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 37d restricted |
| 08/20/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 06/26/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 36d restricted |
| 01/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 96d restricted |
| 11/08/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 204d restricted |
| 10/09/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 193d restricted |
| 09/26/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 09/08/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 288d restricted |
Inspections
View all 278 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | 80.50 | 2 | |
| 02/04/2026 | 02/04/2026 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 10/28/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 11/03/2025 | 301.75 | 3 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 07/13/2025 | 07/21/2025 | 247.00 | 4 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc have?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc has 2849 MSHA violations on record, of which 373 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.9M.
What type of mine is Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM. It currently has 467 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc?
According to MSHA records, Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc has 398 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc is operated by Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc and controlled by Mosaic Company. MSHA Mine ID: 2900802.