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
Operator: Helmcamp Materials, Ltd.
Controller: Tracy Schieffer; Rick Helmcamp
Location: Groesbeck, Limestone County, TX
Employees: 13
Recent Violations
View all 42 →| 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
View all 2 →| 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
View all 18 →| 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 |
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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.