Key Takeaway
Balcones Pit & Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Flatonia, Fayette County, TX. It has 103 violations on record (26 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Balcones Minerals Corp.
Balcones Pit & Plant
Operator: Balcones Minerals Corp
Controller: Gene W Oeding
Location: Flatonia, Fayette County, TX
Employees: 24
Recent Violations
View all 103 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/02/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/12/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.14209(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 10/04/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 08/16/2023 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 08/16/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 08/16/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 08/16/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 04/12/2023 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 04/12/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 5d restricted |
| 12/06/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 86d lost |
| 10/12/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 12/08/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 113d lost |
| 07/30/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/02/2008 | IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 21d lost |
| 10/25/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 48d lost |
| 01/07/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/22/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 97d lost |
| 08/29/2001 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
Inspections
View all 63 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 06/12/2025 | 06/12/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/14/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/04/2023 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 08/16/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/13/2023 | 06/14/2023 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2023 | 04/13/2023 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2022 | 08/09/2022 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/13/2022 | 04/13/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Balcones Pit & Plant have?
Balcones Pit & Plant has 103 MSHA violations on record, of which 26 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is Balcones Pit & Plant?
Balcones Pit & Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Flatonia, Fayette County, TX. It currently has 24 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Balcones Pit & Plant?
According to MSHA records, Balcones Pit & Plant has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Balcones Pit & Plant?
Balcones Pit & Plant is operated by Balcones Minerals Corp and controlled by Gene W Oeding. MSHA Mine ID: 4100252.