Effective safety operations are essential for maintaining a secure and efficient working environment in the mining industry. Poor safety operations contribute to increased operational risks, regulatory noncompliance, and incident-related downtime, ultimately impacting productivity and organizational performance. This case study investigates the impact of poor safety operations on organizational performance at a South African mine. The study used an exploratory sequential mixed methods approach, commencing with a qualitative observation and thereafter proceeding to a quantitative examination of safety records. The qualitative data was used to corroborate the quantitative data and provide a comprehensive overview of the safety operations of the mining company. The findings revealed widespread noncompliance with safety practices at the mine, indicating a concerning disregard for safe operating procedures and regulatory requirements. This failure to comply with established safety standards jeopardized daily operations and impacted organizational performance at the mine, resulting in inefficiencies and operational downtime. Recommendations include continuous safety training, detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs), frequent safety audits, and a safety-first cultural makeover. Implementing these recommendations will allow the mine to considerably minimize incident-related operational downtime, increase productivity, and improve overall performance.