Summary
MORTON SALT CO has accumulated 33 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $1,660 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 113,146 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 46 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MORTON SALT CO appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 23 citations in this view · $1,660 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 4 | 1 | $560 | Dec 1979 | Dec 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $560 | Dec 1979 | Dec 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 025045 | 1 | 1 | $65 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 1 | 1 | $65 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 B01 I | 1 | 1 | $45 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B02 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $45 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $45 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 G02 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1979 | Dec 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1979 | Dec 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 025051 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1979 | Dec 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 040004 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 040005 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1975 | Mar 1975 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer. Peer group: 113,146 employers. This establishment has 33 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MORTON SALT CO. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MORTON SALT CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 46+ years. Most recent activity: 46 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MORTON SALT CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in TX — for MORTON SALT CO, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MORTON SALT CO operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 67S&S · $316,904 proposed / $290,735 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9742370 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jun 2024 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $24,839 | $24,839 |
| 9517043 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Dec 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $13,007 | $13,007 |
| 5176935 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jul 2026 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $11,450 | — |
| 9791724 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jul 2025 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $11,450 | $11,450 |
| 9793260 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $11,160 | $11,160 |
| 5008835 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $9,757 | $9,757 |
| 5008846 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,315 | $8,315 |
| 9796638 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,481 | $7,481 |
| 9797229 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $6,374 | $6,374 |
| 9514418 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,257 | $6,257 |
| 5173311 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2026 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,574 | — |
| 9797314 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,144 | $5,144 |
| 9550690 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,884 | $4,884 |
| 9649196 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,507 | $4,507 |
| 9797773 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jul 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $4,047 | $4,047 |
| 9403515 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Sep 2018 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,019 | $4,019 |
| 6231829 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Mar 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 6231828 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Mar 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 9790095 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,944 | $3,944 |
| 9994148 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,736 | $3,736 |
| 9994145 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,736 | $3,736 |
| 9796637 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,642 | $736 |
| 9795675 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,642 | $736 |
| 9511411 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Sep 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,511 | $3,511 |
| 9793373 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,361 | $3,361 |
| 9676706 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Mar 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,256 | $3,256 |
| 9790098 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,103 | $3,103 |
| 9746362 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,103 | $3,103 |
| 9746361 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,103 | $3,103 |
| 9746360 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,103 | $3,103 |
| 9790097 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $3,103 | $3,103 |
| 9793372 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jul 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,862 | $2,862 |
| 9746356 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,862 | $2,862 |
| 9648832 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Mar 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,573 | $2,573 |
| 9645777 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Mar 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,573 | $2,573 |
| 5002407 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,503 | $2,503 |
| 9794649 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| 9794647 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| 9790105 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| 9790104 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| 9790101 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| 9790099 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| 9645798 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Mar 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| 9517017 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| 5008847 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,312 | $2,312 |
| 8866615 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,282 | $2,282 |
| 9746367 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,253 | $2,253 |
| 9790103 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,253 | $2,253 |
| 9675229 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| 9677073 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Dec 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| 9797315 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $2,133 | $2,133 |
| 8968574 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Sep 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,077 | $2,077 |
| 9514419 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,041 | $2,041 |
| 8857261 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8770856 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8857255 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 8770852 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| 9795674 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,918 | $1,918 |
| 9517015 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,884 | $1,884 |
| 9550682 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,869 | $1,869 |
| 8616493 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| 9790107 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,773 | $1,773 |
| 8973514 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2017 | — | No | LowNegligence | $1,770 | $116 |
| 8973513 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| 8973639 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| 5173536 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,679 | — |
| 8678074 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,657 | $1,657 |
| 9795673 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,637 | $1,637 |
| 9520251 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,624 | $1,624 |
| 9517080 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,624 | $1,624 |
| 9517019 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Sep 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,605 | $1,605 |
| 9740433 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Nov 2023 | — | No | HighNegligence | $1,585 | $1,585 |
| 9450710 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,577 | $1,577 |
| 9450708 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Apr 2019 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,577 | $1,577 |
| 5008987 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Feb 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 5005785 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jan 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 9403462 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jun 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,539 | $1,539 |
| 8772012 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8772011 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8772009 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 8965726 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,484 | $1,484 |
| 9511931 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,483 | $1,483 |
| 9511926 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,483 | $1,483 |
| 9511925 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2020 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,483 | $1,483 |
| 9740337 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,463 | $1,463 |
| 9676724 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jun 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,463 | $1,463 |
| 9796024 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,395 | $1,395 |
| 9795478 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Jul 2024 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,395 | $1,395 |
| 9643521 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Nov 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,385 | $1,385 |
| 9649195 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| 9744385 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 9744384 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Oct 2023 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 9740346 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 9740343 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| 5004071 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| 5004070 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| 5002918 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | May 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| 8770847 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Dec 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8768147 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Nov 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 8964510 | GRAND SALINE OPERATIONS Van Zandt, TX | Aug 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,265 | $1,265 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in TX — for MORTON SALT CO, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MORTON SALT CO locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-CA-341020 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2024 | Jun 2025 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-026808 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 16-CA-024786 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2006 | Aug 2006 | Closed | Region 16, Fort Worth, Texas |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MORTON SALT CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MORTON SALT CO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-12-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-10-30 | Complaint | 8 | 5 | $1,120 | |
| 1977-07-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-10-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-05-22 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-03-18 | Complaint | 25 | — | $540 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MORTON SALT CO from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is MORTON SALT CO's OSHA violation history?
- MORTON SALT CO has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 33 violations and $1,660 in total penalties.