Key Takeaway

Bandera Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bandera, Bandera County, TX. It has 103 violations on record (18 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Far South Mining LLC.

Bandera Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Far South Mining LLC

Controller: Zachary Tausch; Vernon Tausch

Location: Bandera, Bandera County, TX

Employees: 3

103
Violations
18
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$17K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/26/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/26/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/26/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/22/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/22/2024 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/24/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S HighNegligence $448
08/24/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
08/24/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
08/24/2020 46.9(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
08/24/2020 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
08/24/2020 56.14100(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $448
08/24/2020 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
08/24/2020 56.12013 S&S HighNegligence $2,211
08/24/2020 56.12013 S&S ModNegligence $666
08/24/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S HighNegligence $448
03/12/2020 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $123
03/12/2020 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
03/12/2020 46.9(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/15/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $132
07/15/2019 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $132

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/18/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 101d lost, 50d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/26/2025 03/27/2025 12.25 1
03/22/2024 03/25/2024 11.50 1
01/23/2023 01/25/2023 9.75 1
05/02/2022 05/02/2022 5.75 1
08/04/2021 08/04/2021 7.00 1
01/04/2021 01/08/2021 10.25 1
09/14/2020 09/16/2020 5.25 1
08/24/2020 08/27/2020 22.50 1
03/17/2020 03/17/2020 6.50 1
03/12/2020 03/12/2020 12.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4103068
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates29.7405560, -99.0822220
Nearest TownBandera

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bandera Pit have?

Bandera Pit has 103 MSHA violations on record, of which 18 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.

What type of mine is Bandera Pit?

Bandera Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Bandera, Bandera County, TX. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bandera Pit?

According to MSHA records, Bandera Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bandera Pit?

Bandera Pit is operated by Far South Mining LLC and controlled by Zachary Tausch; Vernon Tausch. MSHA Mine ID: 4103068.