Key Takeaway
Big Creek Ranch Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Borger, Tx., Hutchinson County, TX. It has 137 violations on record (17 S&S) and $23K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Creek Sand and Gravel, Inc..
Big Creek Ranch Pit
Operator: Big Creek Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Controller: Dwight Elton Rice
Location: Borger, Tx., Hutchinson County, TX
Employees: 36
Recent Violations
View all 137 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/26/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/10/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 10/08/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/08/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/23/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/23/2024 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/23/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/11/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/06/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/06/2024 | 56.14132(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/13/2023 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/12/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $182 |
| 01/10/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/10/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/10/2023 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/04/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 12d lost |
| 03/03/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/10/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 60 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 15.75 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 10/30/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/11/2024 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 07/23/2024 | 07/24/2024 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 07/12/2023 | 07/13/2023 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 01/09/2023 | 01/13/2023 | 38.50 | 1 |
| 06/14/2022 | 06/15/2022 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 03/14/2022 | 03/17/2022 | 30.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Creek Ranch Pit have?
Big Creek Ranch Pit has 137 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.
What type of mine is Big Creek Ranch Pit?
Big Creek Ranch Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Borger, Tx., Hutchinson County, TX. It currently has 36 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Creek Ranch Pit?
According to MSHA records, Big Creek Ranch Pit has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Creek Ranch Pit?
Big Creek Ranch Pit is operated by Big Creek Sand and Gravel, Inc. and controlled by Dwight Elton Rice. MSHA Mine ID: 4102645.