Key Takeaway

Buffalo Sand is a abandoned surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Melrose, Curry County, NM. It has 5 violations on record (1 S&S) and $616 in proposed penalties. Operated by Buffalo Sand LP.

Buffalo Sand

Abandoned Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Buffalo Sand LP

Controller: Perry Allred; Leon Scarlet

Location: Melrose, Curry County, NM

5
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$616
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/12/2019 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/07/2019 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/07/2019 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/07/2019 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $132
11/07/2019 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/11/2023 09/13/2023 0.00 0
09/12/2022 09/12/2022 6.00 1
09/14/2021 09/14/2021 1.50 1
11/07/2019 11/14/2019 42.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902510
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates34.3694440, -103.2186110
Nearest TownMelrose

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Buffalo Sand have?

Buffalo Sand has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $616.

What type of mine is Buffalo Sand?

Buffalo Sand is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Melrose, Curry County, NM. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Buffalo Sand?

According to MSHA records, Buffalo Sand has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Buffalo Sand?

Buffalo Sand is operated by Buffalo Sand LP and controlled by Perry Allred; Leon Scarlet. MSHA Mine ID: 2902510.