Key Takeaway
Brazos Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Garden City, Glasscock County, TX. It has 11 violations on record (1 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by JWS Blackrock Inc.
Brazos Pit
Operator: JWS Blackrock Inc
Controller: Jake Schwartz
Location: Garden City, Glasscock County, TX
Recent Violations
View all 11 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2017 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 04/25/2017 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/25/2017 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/16/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 03/23/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/23/2016 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2015 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2015 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2015 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2015 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/02/2015 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | 07/29/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 09/19/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/18/2023 | 08/19/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 08/03/2022 | 08/03/2022 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/10/2021 | 08/10/2021 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2020 | 05/06/2020 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 07/31/2019 | 07/31/2019 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 12/21/2017 | 12/21/2017 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 05/11/2017 | 05/11/2017 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 04/25/2017 | 04/25/2017 | 3.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Brazos Pit have?
Brazos Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.
What type of mine is Brazos Pit?
Brazos Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Garden City, Glasscock County, TX. It currently has 0 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 JWS Blackrock Inc and controlled by Jake Schwartz. MSHA Mine ID: 4105111.