Key Takeaway

B T U Watrous Pit #2 is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Watrous, Mora County, NM. It has 124 violations on record (36 S&S) and $29K in proposed penalties. Operated by B T U Block & Concrete Inc.

B T U Watrous Pit #2

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: B T U Block & Concrete Inc

Controller: Buddy Sonchar

Location: Watrous, Mora County, NM

124
Violations
36
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$29K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/18/2022 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $321
10/18/2022 56.14112(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $481
10/18/2022 56.11002 S&S HighNegligence $321
10/18/2022 56.14112(b) S&S HighNegligence $481
10/18/2022 56.11012 S&S HighNegligence $321
10/18/2022 56.14112(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $481
10/18/2022 56.11002 S&S HighNegligence $321
10/18/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
10/18/2022 56.14112(b) S&S HighNegligence $481
05/24/2022 56.14130(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/24/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/23/2022 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/11/2022 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $144
04/27/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/27/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
11/18/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/18/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
01/14/2020 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
01/14/2020 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $144
07/23/2019 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/16/2011 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 4d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/15/2022 11/15/2022 12.00 1
10/17/2022 10/19/2022 24.50 1
05/23/2022 05/24/2022 20.50 1
01/11/2022 01/11/2022 7.50 1
04/26/2021 04/27/2021 20.25 1
11/17/2020 11/18/2020 20.00 1
04/28/2020 04/29/2020 12.50 1
01/13/2020 01/14/2020 13.50 1
07/22/2019 07/25/2019 24.00 1
02/04/2019 02/05/2019 13.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2901971
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates35.8036110, -104.9919440
Nearest TownWatrous

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does B T U Watrous Pit #2 have?

B T U Watrous Pit #2 has 124 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $29K.

What type of mine is B T U Watrous Pit #2?

B T U Watrous Pit #2 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Watrous, Mora County, NM. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at B T U Watrous Pit #2?

According to MSHA records, B T U Watrous Pit #2 has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates B T U Watrous Pit #2?

B T U Watrous Pit #2 is operated by B T U Block & Concrete Inc and controlled by Buddy Sonchar. MSHA Mine ID: 2901971.