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
Operator: Far South Mining LLC
Controller: Zachary Tausch; Vernon Tausch
Location: Bandera, Bandera County, TX
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 103 →| 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
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 101d lost, 50d restricted |
Inspections
View all 55 →| 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 |
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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.