Crusher #1
Active
Surface
Nonmetal
Operator: James Hamilton Construction Company
Controller: Charles E Hamilton; Carroll Hamilton
Location: Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM
Employees: 20
185
Violations
42
S&S Violations
25
Accidents
$83K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 185 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.11010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 41.20 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/21/2025 | 56.23003(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/26/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 09/11/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $161 |
| 03/21/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $492 |
| 03/20/2024 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 09/18/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 09/18/2023 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 09/18/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 04/12/2023 | 41.11(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/12/2023 | 46.6(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/11/2023 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 04/11/2023 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $10,235 |
| 04/11/2023 | 56.15003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 25 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/25/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 1d restricted |
| 04/23/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 113d restricted |
| 08/31/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 33d restricted |
| 08/03/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 11d restricted |
| 06/08/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 03/30/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 1d restricted |
| 01/06/2020 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/12/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 14d lost, 5d restricted |
| 05/08/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 78 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/27/2025 | 26.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 20.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2024 | 04/12/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/20/2023 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 07/22/2023 | 07/22/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 07/06/2023 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 05/02/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/19/2023 | 72.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID2901968
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees20
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.3941670, -104.5227780
Nearest TownCarlsbad
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Crusher #1 have?
Crusher #1 has 185 MSHA violations on record, of which 42 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $83K.
What type of mine is Crusher #1?
Crusher #1 is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Crusher #1?
According to MSHA records, Crusher #1 has 25 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Crusher #1?
Crusher #1 is operated by James Hamilton Construction Company and controlled by Charles E Hamilton; Carroll Hamilton. MSHA Mine ID: 2901968.