Weeks Island Mine and Mill
Active
Underground
Nonmetal
Operator: Morton Salt Inc
Controller: SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc
Location: New Iberia, Iberia County, LA
Employees: 125
2,696
Violations
588
S&S Violations
169
Accidents
$2.2M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 2,696 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 57.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 57.16003 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 57.22304(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 57.12005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 57.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/02/2026 | 57.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 169 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/11/2025 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/12/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 3d restricted |
| 06/12/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost |
| 02/13/2025 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 02/10/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 100d lost |
| 01/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 19d restricted |
| 01/03/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 12/16/2024 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 12/16/2024 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
Inspections
View all 756 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | 02/12/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/26/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 167.75 | 2 |
| 01/26/2026 | 01/26/2026 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 01/21/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 01/02/2026 | 01/02/2026 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 12/22/2025 | 12/22/2025 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/20/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1600970
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSalt
Employees125
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates29.8055560, -91.8113890
Nearest TownNew Iberia
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Weeks Island Mine and Mill have?
Weeks Island Mine and Mill has 2696 MSHA violations on record, of which 588 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2.2M.
What type of mine is Weeks Island Mine and Mill?
Weeks Island Mine and Mill is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in New Iberia, Iberia County, LA. It currently has 125 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Weeks Island Mine and Mill?
According to MSHA records, Weeks Island Mine and Mill has 169 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Weeks Island Mine and Mill?
Weeks Island Mine and Mill is operated by Morton Salt Inc and controlled by SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1600970.