Key Takeaway
Carsbad / Hobbs Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Jal, Lea County, NM. It has 25 violations on record (4 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Caliche Now LLC.
Carsbad / Hobbs Pit
Operator: Caliche Now LLC
Controller: Angel Anthony Villarreal
Location: Jal, Lea County, NM
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 25 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | 56.18009 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $267 |
| 10/06/2025 | 57.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2025 | 57.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/26/2025 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/26/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/26/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/26/2025 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/26/2025 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.9100 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.18002 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.4200(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $549 |
| 09/11/2025 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Inspections
View all 3 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 09/11/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 36.25 | 3 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Carsbad / Hobbs Pit have?
Carsbad / Hobbs Pit has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Carsbad / Hobbs Pit?
Carsbad / Hobbs Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Jal, Lea County, NM. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Carsbad / Hobbs Pit?
According to MSHA records, Carsbad / Hobbs Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Carsbad / Hobbs Pit?
Carsbad / Hobbs Pit is operated by Caliche Now LLC and controlled by Angel Anthony Villarreal. MSHA Mine ID: 2902569.