Summary
MORTON SALT CO INC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $95 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 20,263 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 52 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 INC 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% 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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $95 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1918.0096 E | 1 | 1 | $35 | Jan 1974 | Jan 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 E03 IV | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jan 1974 | Jan 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1918.0091 A | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jan 1974 | Jan 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1974 | Jan 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011022 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1974 | Jan 1974 |
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
Above average violations. Peer group: 20,263 employers. This establishment has 5 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 INC. 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 INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 52+ years. Most recent activity: 52 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 INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in LA — for MORTON SALT CO INC, 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 INC 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 · 87S&S · $879,073 proposed / $647,216 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8964369 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Oct 2016 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $55,200 | $13,417 |
| 9456085 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2019 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $28,114 | $10,953 |
| 8863731 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $23,229 | $14,229 |
| 9649737 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $22,329 | $22,329 |
| 8973979 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $19,914 | $19,914 |
| 9676607 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $19,026 | $19,026 |
| 9649738 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $19,026 | $19,026 |
| 8858837 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $17,800 | $1,305 |
| 9649663 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $17,565 | — |
| 8777010 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $16,867 | $14,337 |
| 9511376 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2020 | — | No | HighNegligence | $16,343 | $3,299 |
| 9649759 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $16,213 | $16,213 |
| 9649757 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $16,213 | $16,213 |
| 9457566 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $12,855 | $11,570 |
| 9646139 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jan 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $12,754 | $12,754 |
| 5009311 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Feb 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $12,403 | $12,403 |
| 9673196 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $12,012 | $2,000 |
| 5009371 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | May 2026 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $11,450 | — |
| 9674931 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $11,088 | $11,088 |
| 9649604 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $11,083 | $11,083 |
| 9648951 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $10,235 | $10,235 |
| 8687472 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | May 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $9,634 | $6,000 |
| 9648940 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $9,211 | $9,211 |
| 9648939 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $9,211 | $9,211 |
| 5005277 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $9,004 | $9,004 |
| 9648950 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,549 | $834 |
| 9676621 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,549 | $8,549 |
| 9676605 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,549 | $10,000 |
| 9649718 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $8,549 | $1,725 |
| 5000916 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,315 | $8,315 |
| 5000915 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Oct 2025 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $8,315 | $8,315 |
| 9357214 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,260 | $8,260 |
| 9357201 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $8,260 | $8,260 |
| 9520300 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $8,048 | $1,725 |
| 9520280 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2021 | — | No | HighNegligence | $8,048 | $8,048 |
| 9741384 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jan 2024 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,673 | $7,673 |
| 9745825 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2023 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,432 | $7,432 |
| 9649610 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,427 | $7,427 |
| 9649609 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,427 | $7,427 |
| 9649608 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $7,427 | $7,427 |
| 9649606 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,427 | $7,427 |
| 9640058 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jan 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,427 | $7,427 |
| 9453922 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2019 | — | No | HighNegligence | $7,341 | $654 |
| 9676616 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,285 | $143 |
| 9673091 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| 9649764 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $7,285 | $2,364 |
| 9649758 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| 9649761 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $7,285 | $1,064 |
| 9649760 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| 9649755 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| 9649752 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| 9673085 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| 9649739 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $7,285 | $7,285 |
| 9649667 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $7,285 | — |
| 9450219 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2018 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $7,214 | $3,242 |
| 8776613 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Feb 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,996 | $6,996 |
| 8973976 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,896 | $6,896 |
| 8973974 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,896 | $6,896 |
| 9649733 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,725 | $6,725 |
| 9357207 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,497 | $6,497 |
| 8863796 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2015 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $4,582 |
| 8863730 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $6,458 | $3,758 |
| 8771097 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | May 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $6,458 | $5,915 |
| 8627337 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,458 | $6,458 |
| 9514080 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,257 | $6,257 |
| 9514079 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,257 | $6,257 |
| 9514071 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $6,257 | $6,257 |
| 8973985 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,997 | $5,997 |
| 9676611 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,731 | $1,246 |
| 9357206 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,536 | $5,536 |
| 8765377 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2013 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,503 | $5,503 |
| 8624925 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2012 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,503 | $5,503 |
| 9519264 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2020 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,332 | $5,332 |
| 9649723 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,290 | $1,252 |
| 9649721 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,290 | $1,252 |
| 9649650 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,290 | $5,290 |
| 9649649 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $5,290 | $5,290 |
| 9518188 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | May 2021 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $5,109 | $5,109 |
| 9649753 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,884 | $1,586 |
| 8863729 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $1,689 |
| 8863727 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $1,689 |
| 8863726 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2015 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 8777011 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Sep 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,689 | $2,000 |
| 8627234 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 9674891 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Dec 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,599 | $4,599 |
| 8776910 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 8765497 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 8765496 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Mar 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,329 | $4,329 |
| 9357166 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Oct 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $4,019 | $4,019 |
| 8858835 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2014 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 8772073 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 8687470 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | May 2013 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,996 | $3,996 |
| 9673083 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2022 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,841 | $3,841 |
| 9357301 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | May 2018 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| 8973994 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| 8973992 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,710 | $1,118 |
| 8973987 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Nov 2017 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $3,710 | $3,710 |
| 8776911 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jun 2014 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,689 | $3,689 |
| 9519231 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Aug 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,573 | $3,573 |
| 9457481 | Weeks Island Mine and Mill Iberia, LA | Jan 2020 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $3,573 | $3,573 |
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 LA — for MORTON SALT CO INC, 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 INC 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.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-CA-303930 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 15-CA-062701 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | Closed | Region 15, New Orleans, Louisiana |
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 INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MORTON SALT CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MORTON SALT CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-03-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-01-21 | Complaint | 5 | — | $95 |
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 INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 INC's OSHA violation history?
- MORTON SALT CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $95 in total penalties.