Key Takeaway
BARRETO BEST BLOCK is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in arecibo, Arecibo County, PR. It has 57 violations on record (17 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by EPAS RECYCLING BLOCK LLC.
BARRETO BEST BLOCK
Operator: EPAS RECYCLING BLOCK LLC
Controller: Pablo Barreto; Edgardo Barreto; Saul Barreto
Location: arecibo, Arecibo County, PR
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 57 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/02/2024 | 50.30-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/18/2022 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $148 |
| 12/20/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/08/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/28/2020 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/28/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/28/2020 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 11/22/2019 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 11/21/2019 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/21/2019 | 56.4104 | S&S | ModNegligence | $132 |
| 11/21/2019 | 56.15006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/17/2019 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/15/2018 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/15/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/25/2018 | 56.14131(c) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 06/05/2018 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 06/04/2018 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $286 |
| 06/04/2018 | 56.14131(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $132 |
| 04/27/2017 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 10/03/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 05/01/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/08/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 09/30/2024 | 09/30/2024 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 07/02/2024 | 07/03/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 06/28/2024 | 06/28/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 10/03/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does BARRETO BEST BLOCK have?
BARRETO BEST BLOCK has 57 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is BARRETO BEST BLOCK?
BARRETO BEST BLOCK is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in arecibo, Arecibo County, PR. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at BARRETO BEST BLOCK?
According to MSHA records, BARRETO BEST BLOCK has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates BARRETO BEST BLOCK?
BARRETO BEST BLOCK is operated by EPAS RECYCLING BLOCK LLC and controlled by Pablo Barreto; Edgardo Barreto; Saul Barreto. MSHA Mine ID: 5400492.