Key Takeaway
Bowles Sand & Gravel is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Avalon, Ellis County, TX. It has 144 violations on record (38 S&S) and $71K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buffalo Concrete of Texas.
Bowles Sand & Gravel
Operator: Buffalo Concrete of Texas
Controller: Augusto Huerta; Walter Huerta
Location: Avalon, Ellis County, TX
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 144 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/16/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 12/16/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 12/15/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $177 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $959 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 06/26/2025 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/26/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 06/26/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $177 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/12/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $935 |
| 11/12/2024 | 56.11012 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,395 |
| 11/12/2024 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/12/2024 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/12/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 05/30/2024 | 41.11(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 05/30/2024 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $935 |
| 05/30/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $189 |
| 01/10/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $172 |
Inspections
View all 53 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | 12/16/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 07/07/2025 | 07/07/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/01/2025 | 07/01/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/26/2025 | 06/27/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 12/23/2024 | 12/23/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 11/13/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 05/30/2024 | 05/30/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/15/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Bowles Sand & Gravel have?
Bowles Sand & Gravel has 144 MSHA violations on record, of which 38 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $71K.
What type of mine is Bowles Sand & Gravel?
Bowles Sand & Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Avalon, Ellis County, TX. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Bowles Sand & Gravel?
According to MSHA records, Bowles Sand & Gravel has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Bowles Sand & Gravel?
Bowles Sand & Gravel is operated by Buffalo Concrete of Texas and controlled by Augusto Huerta; Walter Huerta. MSHA Mine ID: 4104824.