Key Takeaway

Christmas Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Groesbeck, Limestone County, TX. It has 42 violations on record (14 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Helmcamp Materials, Ltd..

Christmas Quarry

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Helmcamp Materials, Ltd.

Controller: Tracy Schieffer; Rick Helmcamp

Location: Groesbeck, Limestone County, TX

Employees: 13

42
Violations
14
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$17K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/06/2025 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/06/2025 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/06/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/06/2025 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/30/2025 56.14112(a)(1) S&S HighNegligence $883
06/13/2023 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/13/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/12/2023 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/28/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/29/2022 56.4203 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
01/18/2022 56.14112(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $987
07/21/2021 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $328
07/21/2021 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
07/20/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
10/06/2020 56.18002 S&S ModNegligence $412
10/05/2020 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S HighNegligence $135
10/05/2020 56.14100(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $135
10/05/2020 56.12016 S&S ModNegligence $2,211
10/05/2020 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
10/05/2020 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $666

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/12/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted
07/06/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/06/2025 11/07/2025 15.00 1
04/30/2025 04/30/2025 12.75 1
10/23/2024 10/23/2024 12.00 1
04/24/2024 04/24/2024 8.00 1
01/31/2024 02/01/2024 15.00 1
06/12/2023 06/15/2023 26.00 1
11/28/2022 11/29/2022 15.50 1
06/07/2022 06/08/2022 18.00 1
03/29/2022 03/30/2022 17.50 1
01/18/2022 01/18/2022 10.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4105350
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees13
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates31.6094440, -96.6388890
Nearest TownGroesbeck

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Christmas Quarry have?

Christmas Quarry has 42 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.

What type of mine is Christmas Quarry?

Christmas Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Groesbeck, Limestone County, TX. It currently has 13 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Christmas Quarry?

According to MSHA records, Christmas Quarry has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Christmas Quarry?

Christmas Quarry is operated by Helmcamp Materials, Ltd. and controlled by Tracy Schieffer; Rick Helmcamp. MSHA Mine ID: 4105350.