Key Takeaway
Brazos Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chama, Rio Arriba County, NM. It has 15 violations on record (0 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Russell Sand & Gravel Co., Inc..
Brazos Pit
Operator: Russell Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
Controller: Russell P Casados; Mary Alice Casados
Location: Chama, Rio Arriba County, NM
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 15 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/03/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/06/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/06/2023 | 46.3(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/12/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/30/2019 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 07/30/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/03/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/22/2024 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 09/05/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 22.50 | 1 |
| 05/10/2022 | 05/10/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2021 | 08/24/2021 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 08/11/2020 | 08/12/2020 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 07/29/2019 | 08/01/2019 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 08/22/2018 | 08/23/2018 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 06/12/2018 | 06/12/2018 | 0.00 | 0 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Brazos Pit have?
Brazos Pit has 15 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Brazos Pit?
Brazos Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chama, Rio Arriba County, NM. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Brazos Pit?
According to MSHA records, Brazos Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Brazos Pit?
Brazos Pit is operated by Russell Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. and controlled by Russell P Casados; Mary Alice Casados. MSHA Mine ID: 2902486.