Key Takeaway
Cottonwood Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Jal, Lea County, NM. It has 17 violations on record (4 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by United Materials, LLP.
Cottonwood Pit
Operator: United Materials, LLP
Controller: GMS Inc; David Shoup
Location: Jal, Lea County, NM
Recent Violations
View all 17 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2018 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 11/14/2018 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/14/2018 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 06/05/2018 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/03/2018 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 06/23/2017 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 04/16/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 01/16/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/14/2016 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.16005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 03/22/2016 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/28/2012 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/24/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/24/2016 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 28d lost |
Inspections
View all 11 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2019 | 05/29/2019 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 11/14/2018 | 11/14/2018 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/05/2018 | 06/06/2018 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2018 | 01/29/2018 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/03/2018 | 01/04/2018 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 06/22/2017 | 07/07/2017 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 04/24/2017 | 04/24/2017 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 10/06/2016 | 10/06/2016 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 04/08/2016 | 04/08/2016 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 03/22/2016 | 03/23/2016 | 0.00 | 0 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Cottonwood Pit have?
Cottonwood Pit has 17 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Cottonwood Pit?
Cottonwood Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Jal, Lea County, NM. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Cottonwood Pit?
According to MSHA records, Cottonwood Pit has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Cottonwood Pit?
Cottonwood Pit is operated by United Materials, LLP and controlled by GMS Inc; David Shoup. MSHA Mine ID: 2902430.