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

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Buffalo Concrete of Texas

Controller: Augusto Huerta; Walter Huerta

Location: Avalon, Ellis County, TX

Employees: 7

144
Violations
38
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$71K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4104824
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees7
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates32.1800000, -96.8125000
Nearest TownAvalon

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.