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
Operator: B T U Block & Concrete Inc
Controller: Buddy Sonchar
Location: Watrous, Mora County, NM
Recent Violations
View all 124 →| 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
View all 65 →| 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 |
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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.