Key Takeaway
Babacomari Ranch Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Whetstone, Cochise County, AZ. It has 75 violations on record (23 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Empire Homes Inc.
Babacomari Ranch Plant
Operator: Empire Homes Inc
Controller: Raymond A Chap; Yolanda P Chap
Location: Whetstone, Cochise County, AZ
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 75 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/12/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/12/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/14/2023 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 02/14/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/26/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/24/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/16/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/28/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/28/2020 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 01/28/2020 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/31/2019 | 56.14130(h) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/31/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 02/06/2019 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 46 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/21/2024 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 01/04/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 07/12/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 02/14/2023 | 02/16/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/03/2022 | 08/03/2022 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 07/25/2022 | 07/26/2022 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 03/21/2022 | 03/25/2022 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 09/21/2021 | 09/23/2021 | 19.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Babacomari Ranch Plant have?
Babacomari Ranch Plant has 75 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Babacomari Ranch Plant?
Babacomari Ranch Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Whetstone, Cochise County, AZ. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Babacomari Ranch Plant?
According to MSHA records, Babacomari Ranch Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Babacomari Ranch Plant?
Babacomari Ranch Plant is operated by Empire Homes Inc and controlled by Raymond A Chap; Yolanda P Chap. MSHA Mine ID: 0203074.