Key Takeaway
4L Ranch is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Colorado County, TX. It has 48 violations on record (9 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by B&D Sand and Gravel.
4L Ranch
Operator: B&D Sand and Gravel
Controller: Donna Tesch; Bruce Tesch
Location: Columbus, Colorado County, TX
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 48 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/02/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/05/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $182 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/27/2021 | 56.20008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/30/2019 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 03/19/2018 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/19/2018 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $208 |
| 03/19/2018 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $208 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/18/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 06/21/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $114 |
| 11/30/2015 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 6 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 06/27/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 09/26/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/05/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 24d lost |
| 05/05/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 60d restricted |
| 09/01/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 44 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2024 | 07/02/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2023 | 04/24/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 12/27/2021 | 12/28/2021 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 07/29/2021 | 08/02/2021 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/29/2021 | 07/30/2021 | 2.00 | 2 |
| 07/28/2021 | 07/28/2021 | 1.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does 4L Ranch have?
4L Ranch has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is 4L Ranch?
4L Ranch is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Columbus, Colorado County, TX. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at 4L Ranch?
According to MSHA records, 4L Ranch has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates 4L Ranch?
4L Ranch is operated by B&D Sand and Gravel and controlled by Donna Tesch; Bruce Tesch. MSHA Mine ID: 4104416.