Key Takeaway
ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in McAllen, Starr County, TX. It has 230 violations on record (80 S&S) and $132K in proposed penalties. Operated by South Texas Sand & Gravel LLC.
ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT
Operator: South Texas Sand & Gravel LLC
Controller: EF Sand and Gravel LLC
Location: McAllen, Starr County, TX
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 230 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,320 |
| 03/12/2025 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 03/12/2025 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 05/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $239 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $861 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.4602 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $861 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.12008 | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,374 |
| 04/16/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,273 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $477 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 80 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | 01/15/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/29/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/20/2024 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 04/18/2024 | 32.50 | 1 |
| 10/04/2023 | 10/10/2023 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 05/02/2023 | 05/03/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 01/25/2023 | 01/25/2023 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 06/07/2022 | 06/08/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 03/10/2022 | 03/10/2022 | 5.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT have?
ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT has 230 MSHA violations on record, of which 80 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $132K.
What type of mine is ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT?
ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in McAllen, Starr County, TX. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT?
According to MSHA records, ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT?
ALTO BONITO GRAVEL PIT is operated by South Texas Sand & Gravel LLC and controlled by EF Sand and Gravel LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4103140.