Key Takeaway
Carlsbad Airport Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM. It has 86 violations on record (16 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by United Materials, LLP.
Carlsbad Airport Pit
Operator: United Materials, LLP
Controller: GMS Inc; David Shoup
Location: Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 86 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 56.20008(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 02/11/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,773 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 07/30/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 04/17/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/03/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 10 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/08/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 50d lost, 5d restricted |
| 01/13/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 160d lost, 21d restricted |
| 07/12/2023 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 9d lost |
| 07/24/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/16/2019 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 14d lost |
| 10/08/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/08/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/27/2002 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/08/2000 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 29d lost |
Inspections
View all 48 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | 10.25 | 1 | |
| 02/03/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 04/04/2025 | 26.50 | 2 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 01/18/2024 | 01/19/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 12/20/2023 | 12/22/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/01/2023 | 11/06/2023 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 11/08/2022 | 11/10/2022 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 06/07/2022 | 06/07/2022 | 3.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Carlsbad Airport Pit have?
Carlsbad Airport Pit has 86 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Carlsbad Airport Pit?
Carlsbad Airport Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Carlsbad Airport Pit?
According to MSHA records, Carlsbad Airport Pit has 10 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Carlsbad Airport Pit?
Carlsbad Airport Pit is operated by United Materials, LLP and controlled by GMS Inc; David Shoup. MSHA Mine ID: 2900885.