Mining Incidents

Active Minerals Attapulgite Division Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by J M Huber Corp
Quincy, Gadsden County, FL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0801334

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
10
Years on record
2006–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2005
71
citations
16
significant & substantial
$9,062
proposed penalties
$8,870
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 17,900 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 0 2 1
2025 Q1 20,878 1 0 47.9
2024 Q4 5,810 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 42,920 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 16,564 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 16,332 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 13,113 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

10 on file

2026 · 1 incident

January 26, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was experiencing trigger finger symptoms in November went to EE's Dr on 11/17/25. Was no disclosed by EE to company. On 1/26/26 EE notified HR and was evaluated by nurse on 1/27/26, then triage nurse on 1/27/26, then telehealth on 1/30/26. Seen by ortho specialist on 2/6/26 and diagnosed w/trigger finger & work related, received corticosteroid injection & RTW.

2025 · 1 incident

May 8, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Active Minerals International LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Temporary employee was working in the bagging area when EE tripped over a piece of the exit conveyor at approximately 1:30 pm. EE landed on EE's right shoulder and was experiencing tingling/numbness, but no pain. Employee was taken to the ER to be medically evaluated. EE did not attend EE's follow-up appointment, as required, and did not return or call into work until 5/19/2025.

2024 · 1 incident

August 9, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking the bolt out of the hammer tip in the mill. When turned on the impact wrench the bolt backed out and the head of the bolt cut through the glove and cut middle finger on left hand.

2018 · 2 incidents

December 8, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Temp employee was filling bags and upon release the bag fell. Employee attempted to catch the bag but couldn't stop it. EE continued working the shift and complained of mild pain at the end of shift. EE sought medical care on 12/10/18 and was released to return to work. Dr. requested a MRI and results returned on 1/9/19 revealed shoulder injury. Became reportable on 1/9/2019.

2012 · 1 incident

March 29, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee reported painful & swollen left knee. EE suspects injury was caused by knee repeatedly striking the forklift steering column. Following report of injury EE was observed using improper dismounting technique. Dr report from MRI reveals torn tendon. EE referred to Orthopedic Dr for further rewiew. The company was not notified of accident until 4/2/2012

2011 · 1 incident

December 21, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Active Minerals International LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The driver slipped on clay/mud while trying to hook up his harness. He fell flat on his back and injured his shoulder. Dr.s are calling it a cervical strain.

2006 · 3 incidents

September 1, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ITC Industrials Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stacking bags and twisted with his back. There was a strain to his back.

August 22, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ITC Industrials Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted his back while stacking bags. The strained his back.

February 27, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales OTHER
ITC Industrials Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Our Customer Service Rep. had picked up lunch for a meeting we were having on site. When she returned, she reached into the back seat of the vehicle to retreive the food. When she reached in she felt a pain in her back.