| Name: | EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Jurisdiction: | MISSISSIPPI |
| Business Type: | Profit Corporation |
| Status: | Good Standing |
| Effective Date: | 08 Jun 2017 (8 years ago) |
| Business ID: | 1120692 |
| State of Incorporation: | DELAWARE |
| Principal Office Address: | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600Katy, TX 77494 |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| C. T. CORPORATION SYSTEM | Agent | 645 LAKELAND EAST DRIVE STE 101, FLOWOOD, MS 39232 |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan A. Shinn | Director | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Donald A. Merril | Director | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Michael L. Winkler | Director | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan A. Shinn | Chief Executive Officer | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Donald A. Merril | Chief Financial Officer | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Castleberry | Treasurer | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Name | Role | Address |
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| Dean Castleberry | Vice President | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Name | Role | Address |
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| Stacy Russell | Secretary | 24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494 |
| Type | Status | Filed Date | Description |
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| Annual Report | Filed | 2025-02-25 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Annual Report | Filed | 2024-02-15 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Annual Report | Filed | 2023-04-08 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Annual Report | Filed | 2022-03-14 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Annual Report | Filed | 2021-04-06 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Annual Report | Filed | 2020-03-30 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Annual Report | Filed | 2019-03-23 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Amendment Form | Filed | 2018-11-20 | Amendment For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Annual Report | Filed | 2018-04-04 | Annual Report For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Formation Form | Filed | 2017-06-08 | Formation For EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
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| Name | BASF Catalysts LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1988-09-01 |
| End Date | 2011-12-06 |
| Name | BASF Corporation |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2011-12-07 |
| End Date | 2017-07-16 |
| Name | EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2017-07-17 |
| End Date | 2019-05-13 |
| Name | Filtrol Corp |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1981-04-01 |
| End Date | 1981-12-14 |
| Name | Filtrol Corp |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1950-01-01 |
| End Date | 1981-03-31 |
| Name | Filtrol Corp |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1981-12-15 |
| End Date | 1983-09-30 |
| Name | Harshaw/Filtrol Partnership |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1983-10-01 |
| End Date | 1988-08-31 |
| Name | US Silica Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2019-05-14 |
| Name | USS Holdings Inc |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2019-05-14 |
| Name | US Silica Company |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2024-07-30 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Welder (shop) |
| Narrative | EE was cutting a piece of tubing on the #1 belt filter press. While cutting the tube, the blade was pinched and the tube twisted. The result was a kick back from the cutoff wheel and EE's finger was cut. EE was wearing the proper PPE, cut resistant impact gloves, face shield, etc. The blade cut through EE's glove. |
| Accident Date | 2024-02-07 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor |
| Narrative | A miner was operating a Ditch Witch SK 600 when the equipment suddenly jolted. This action caused the miner's finger to get smashed between a support bracket and the handrest. It resulted in a fingertip avulsion requiring sutures. The miner was released from the hospital the same day and returned to work the next morning. |
| Accident Date | 2022-06-28 |
| Degree Inhury | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator |
| Narrative | Opening a railcar (boxcar) door, employee pinched left ring finger between the door and the door frame, resulting in the amputation of the left fingertip at the first joint. |
| Accident Date | 2021-06-21 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright |
| Narrative | LIMITED ACCESS. I/W WAS LIFTING APPR. 70 LB. OF SLACK CHAIN WITH BOTH HANDS, SUPPORTED BY (2) COME-A-LONGS, WHEN CHAIN SLIPPED OVER SPROCKET TEETH CRUSHING ENDS OF 3rd AND 4TH FINGERS ON L. HAND AND END OF 3RD FINGER ON R. HAND. I/W REMOVED FINGERS FROM PINNED POSITION. |
| Accident Date | 2020-08-06 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | The injured employee had been reclaiming product (repeatedly lifting/pulling 55-lb bags) when EE developed pain in left shoulder and both hands. The injured employee was treated with first aid measures and EE's pain did not improve. EE was seen by a doctor on 8/12/2020 and issued work restrictions. |
| Accident Date | 2020-08-04 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | The injured employee was stepping down off of a step stool when employee began to turn. Employee's foot slipped on wet slick concrete and employee fell to the ground. The injured employee's right arm impacted the concrete ground hyperextending elbow and fracturing radial (arm) bone. |
| Accident Date | 2020-07-24 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | Employee slipped and fell while holding the end of a 60-80 lb pump. EE's left hand was caught in between the pump and the concrete ground injuring EE's left middle finger. |
| Accident Date | 2020-01-12 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | Employee was walking down a set of internal stairs when left foot slipped. The employee was holding both handrails. The employee's weight settled on left arm and shoulder and the employee felt a popping sensation in left shoulder. As the employee caught self and straightened up, EE again felt shoulder pop back into place. |
| Accident Date | 2019-11-16 |
| Degree Inhury | FATALITY |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner |
| Narrative | Employee was on the ground spotting a dump truck to prepare for dumping a load of fill dirt in excavation area. Employee's back was to the dozer that came up an incline and fatally struck employee from behind. |
| Accident Date | 2019-09-21 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Miner, Prospector, NEC |
| Narrative | At 3:45PM ,Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, the operator was attempting to remove a slide gate from a chute with a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and struck them producing a laceration about 2 in length above right eye. Closure of the wound took 9 stitches at a local ER. The employee was released to work without restrictions and worked all of the following shifts. |
| Accident Date | 2017-08-18 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | A reactor floor operator was using an air lance to unplug a line. When the plug of clay in the line broke loose, the air lance became stuck. The operator gave it a tug to free it and felt a pull in groin area. A hernia was diagnosed by the physician. |
| Accident Date | 2009-11-23 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman |
| Narrative | employee was on a temporary cross tie platform, laid across the tracks that was not secure, to fill a truck. It rolled causing the employee to fall on his back and elbow. |
| Accident Date | 2009-06-11 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | Employee was walking down the stairs to control panel at belt filter when his foot slipped and he twisted his left knee |
| Accident Date | 2007-07-06 |
| Degree Inhury | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY |
| Accident Type | Struck by... NEC |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | Employee was adjusting an Aseptrol packaging machine guide. Approximately 1/4 of the tip of the middle finger was amputated by the knife. |
| Accident Date | 2007-01-29 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | Platform and steps had a thin layer of ice resulting from freeze protection measures associated with area safety showers. He was starting the loading station for super sacks and saw that the s teps were icy but did not take any action on the issue. As he was stepping down his foot slipped off the bottom step. He landed on his back on the floor. |
| Accident Date | 2006-06-28 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck against stationary object |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | Employee was stooping under the #7 treater and backed into a piece of angle iron. |
| Accident Date | 2006-04-17 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | Employee was clearing a bag jam from the automated palletizer. He had left shoulder pain, right leg pain and a tightness in the back. There were no restrictions from his primary job duties so this was considered a first aid case. |
| Accident Date | 2005-08-08 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Struck by falling object |
| Ocupation | Shopman repair cars, Mechanic |
| Narrative | Employee opened door to the control room below the new belt filters and activated clay fell into his left eye. The clay fell from the top of the door. Employee was wearing safety glasses with side shields at the time of the accident. |
| Accident Date | 2005-06-22 |
| Degree Inhury | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion NEC |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | When switching tubs on the treater floor the employee has to step up to change a valve. When he was stepping down he felt a pull in his groin area. Upon examination at the hospital it was found that he had a left inguinal hernia. |
| Accident Date | 2004-07-29 |
| Degree Inhury | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES |
| Accident Type | NEC |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | An employee was walking back from break to his job and saw another employee laying on the floor. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2025-01-27 |
| End Date | 2025-01-28 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2024-11-07 |
| End Date | 2024-11-07 |
| Activity | Non-Chargeable Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.5 |
| Start Date | 2024-05-07 |
| End Date | 2024-05-09 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Start Date | 2024-02-05 |
| End Date | 2024-02-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 29 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-18 |
| End Date | 2023-04-19 |
| Activity | 103 (g) Written Notification Hazard Complaint Inspectio |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 1 |
| Start Date | 2023-04-17 |
| End Date | 2023-04-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2022-11-08 |
| End Date | 2022-11-10 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19.25 |
| Start Date | 2022-05-23 |
| End Date | 2022-05-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 41.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-02-15 |
| End Date | 2022-02-16 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 |
| Start Date | 2022-02-15 |
| End Date | 2022-02-16 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2.5 |
| Start Date | 2022-01-31 |
| End Date | 2022-02-03 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Start Date | 2021-11-15 |
| End Date | 2021-11-17 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2021-07-06 |
| End Date | 2021-07-08 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
| Start Date | 2021-07-05 |
| End Date | 2021-07-07 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Start Date | 2021-06-07 |
| End Date | 2021-06-09 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2021-03-23 |
| End Date | 2021-03-25 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 28 |
| Start Date | 2020-08-04 |
| End Date | 2020-08-06 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 29 |
| Start Date | 2020-02-18 |
| End Date | 2020-02-21 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Start Date | 2019-11-20 |
| End Date | 2019-12-16 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 27.75 |
| Start Date | 2019-11-16 |
| End Date | 2020-01-27 |
| Activity | Fatal Accident Investigation |
| Number Inspectors | 2 |
| Total Hours | 70.75 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 123912 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 55 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2253 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 27970 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 12 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2331 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 127038 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 59 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2153 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 20635 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 10 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2064 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 129444 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 60 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2157 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 18226 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 9 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2025 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 137724 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 60 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2295 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 20297 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 10 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2030 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 126851 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 60 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2114 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 13372 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1672 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 167528 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 74 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2264 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 14588 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1824 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 138014 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 63 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2191 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 15371 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1921 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 121047 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 60 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2017 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 14518 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1815 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 134362 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 64 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2099 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 15435 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1929 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 167976 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 72 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2333 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 16913 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 8 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2114 |
| Directions to Mine | I-65S to i-459S to I-20/59W. Go to Tuscaloosa, Take US 82W to Columbus, MS. Take 45 North for about 28 miles, Turn left across 4 lane onto Darracott Access Rd. Turn left at 2nd stop sign and mine is on the left in 5 miles. |
Parties
| Name | BASF Catalysts LLC |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1988-05-26 |
| End Date | 2010-05-31 |
| Name | BASF Corporation |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2010-06-01 |
| End Date | 2017-07-16 |
| Name | EP Engineered Clays Corporation |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2017-07-17 |
| End Date | 2019-05-13 |
| Name | Filtrol Corp |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1981-04-01 |
| End Date | 1981-12-14 |
| Name | Filtrol Corp |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1978-03-09 |
| End Date | 1981-03-31 |
| Name | Filtrol Corp |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1981-12-15 |
| End Date | 1984-05-14 |
| Name | Harshaw/Filtrol Partnership |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 1984-05-15 |
| End Date | 1988-05-25 |
| Name | US Silica Company |
| Role | Operator |
| Start Date | 2019-05-14 |
| Name | USS Holdings Inc |
| Role | Current Controller |
| Start Date | 2019-05-14 |
| Name | US Silica Company |
| Role | Current Operator |
Accidents
| Accident Date | 2023-02-26 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall from machine |
| Ocupation | Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver |
| Narrative | Employee was climbing up into haul truck. EE's feet were muddy, and EE slipped. EE landed on EE's shoulder injuring it. |
| Accident Date | 2021-01-18 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object |
| Ocupation | Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer |
| Narrative | EE was operating a front end loader in the clay shed. EE opened the door and thought it latched open. EE reached out to get some food and the wind blew the door shut striking EE's left hand between thumb and pointer figure. EE required 8 stitches. |
| Accident Date | 2020-08-15 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against stationary object |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman |
| Narrative | The employee was removing excavator teeth from a metal bin. As EE was removing a tooth, EE's left hand struck a piece of sheet metal. The sheet metal cut EE's left index finger. As a result, stitches were required. |
| Accident Date | 2020-05-11 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Fall onto or against objects |
| Ocupation | Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler |
| Narrative | Contractor employee was climbing the ladder steps on a CAT 50 ton haul truck to check the oil. A foot slipped and they hit a knee. Employee informed a supervisor the next day and was taken to the Dr. The Dr. said the knee was bruised and employee was placed on light duty. |
| Accident Date | 2010-12-10 |
| Degree Inhury | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT |
| Accident Type | Over-exertion in lifting objects |
| Ocupation | Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman |
| Narrative | Employee was shoveling surface soil into drum when he felt a sharp pain in in shoulder. Employee was transported to local ER for treatment. ER physician determined employee had a muscle spasm. Employee claimed he was in severe pain. Employee received injections for pain control and muscle relaxer. Employee was released to return to work his next shift without restrictions. |
| Accident Date | 2009-12-21 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Rotary bucket excavator operator |
| Narrative | Excavator was shutting down at end of shift. Excavator was top loading trucks, the operator cut a ramp to walk excavator off the level it had been operating from. While walking down ramp, excavator started bogging in dirt and suddendly stopped, caused cab to tilt over. EE released seat belt, hit forehead on windshield, deep cut. 2 witnesses called foreman(called 911). |
| Accident Date | 2007-03-08 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Contact with hot objects or substances |
| Ocupation | Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech |
| Narrative | Gas fumes ignited while serviceman was filling tank of a Honda air compressor, causing burns to the serviceman's arms and hands. |
| Accident Date | 2006-10-24 |
| Degree Inhury | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) |
| Accident Type | Struck against a moving object |
| Ocupation | Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver |
| Narrative | Left the pit loaded, came to a point in the haul road where setting sun hits the mirror. Other truck passed on his left in opposite direction, sun hit mirror & blinded him. He was close to the edge of the road next to the berm & drifted even closer right tire caught the berm & almost came to a stop. Berm gave way/truck rolled down slope 60 ft. climbed out window and climb up hill. |
| Accident Date | 2005-02-21 |
| Degree Inhury | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT |
| Accident Type | Fall to the walkway or working surface |
| Ocupation | Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator |
| Narrative | Employee was leaving work area to go to break room. As he took 3 steps after leaving work platform, his feet slipped out from under him. This caused him to fall to floor & after landing on his right elbow, he injured right shoulder. Floor was somewhat slick due to rain & high humidity conditions. He suffered torn ligaments, tendons to right shoulder (torn rotator cuff). |
| Accident Date | 2004-02-23 |
| Degree Inhury | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Accident Type | No Value Found |
| Ocupation | NO VALUE FOUND |
| Narrative | EE WAS REMOVING SHOVEL FROM BACK OF SERVICE TRUCK. HE SLID HIS HAND UP THE HANDLE & GOT FIBERGLASS SPLINTER IN HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE LITTLE FINGER & RING FINGER. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES AT THE TIME. |
| Accident Date | 2004-02-02 |
| Degree Inhury | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY |
| Accident Type | Struck against stationary object |
| Ocupation | Miner, NEC |
| Narrative | EE WAS WASHING THE OFF-ROAD TRUCK WITH 1 1/2 FIRE HOSE. WHEN PULLING SLACK OUT OF HOSE HE STRUCK THE METAL PIPE RACK ON THE TRUCK WITH HIS LEFT THIGH. EE RETURNED TO WORK FULL DUTY ON 2/2/04 BUT STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIGH & RETURNED TO THE DR. ON 2/9/04. AT THAT TIME HE WAS GIVEN PERSCRIPTIONS & PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL 2/23/04. |
Inspections
| Start Date | 2024-06-27 |
| End Date | 2024-06-27 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Start Date | 2024-01-20 |
| End Date | 2024-01-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 |
| Start Date | 2023-09-13 |
| End Date | 2023-09-15 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 |
| Start Date | 2023-01-05 |
| End Date | 2023-01-05 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 3.75 |
| Start Date | 2022-08-01 |
| End Date | 2022-08-01 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6.25 |
| Start Date | 2021-12-03 |
| End Date | 2021-12-03 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 8.5 |
| Start Date | 2021-05-19 |
| End Date | 2021-05-19 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10.25 |
| Start Date | 2021-01-19 |
| End Date | 2021-01-20 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Start Date | 2020-09-09 |
| End Date | 2020-09-10 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Start Date | 2020-08-20 |
| End Date | 2020-08-21 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Start Date | 2020-07-24 |
| End Date | 2020-07-25 |
| Activity | 103 (g) Written Notification Hazard Complaint Inspectio |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 14.5 |
| Start Date | 2020-06-11 |
| End Date | 2020-06-16 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
| Start Date | 2020-05-26 |
| End Date | 2020-05-29 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13.75 |
| Start Date | 2019-11-20 |
| End Date | 2019-11-21 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11 |
| Start Date | 2019-10-28 |
| End Date | 2019-10-29 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12.25 |
| Start Date | 2019-09-24 |
| End Date | 2019-09-24 |
| Activity | Part 50 Audit |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Start Date | 2019-09-23 |
| End Date | 2019-09-24 |
| Activity | Spot Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18.25 |
| Start Date | 2019-08-12 |
| End Date | 2019-08-14 |
| Activity | Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16.5 |
| Start Date | 2019-06-03 |
| End Date | 2019-06-05 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 17.5 |
| Start Date | 2019-03-04 |
| End Date | 2019-03-05 |
| Activity | Regular Safety and Health Inspection |
| Number Inspectors | 1 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
Productions
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 0 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 0 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 0 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2024 |
| Annual Hours | 2000 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1000 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2023 |
| Annual Hours | 2252 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1126 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2022 |
| Annual Hours | 1390 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1390 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2021 |
| Annual Hours | 1482 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1482 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2020 |
| Annual Hours | 1935 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1935 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2019 |
| Annual Hours | 2025 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2025 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2018 |
| Annual Hours | 2125 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2125 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2017 |
| Annual Hours | 2230 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2230 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2016 |
| Annual Hours | 2305 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2305 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2015 |
| Annual Hours | 2035 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2035 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2014 |
| Annual Hours | 2052 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2052 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 550 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 550 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | OFFICE WORKERS AT MINE SITE |
| Year | 2013 |
| Annual Hours | 1498 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1498 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2012 |
| Annual Hours | 1938 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1938 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2011 |
| Annual Hours | 1899 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1899 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2010 |
| Annual Hours | 2090 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 2090 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2009 |
| Annual Hours | 1947 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1947 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT |
| Year | 2009 |
| Annual Hours | 868 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 2 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 434 |
| Sub-Unit Desc | STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT |
| Year | 2008 |
| Annual Hours | 1534 |
| Annual Coal Prod | 0 |
| Avg. Annual Empl. | 1 |
| Avg. Employee Hours | 1534 |
Date of last update: 31 Mar 2025
Sources: Mississippi Secretary of State
