Key Takeaway
Crutch Ranch Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Borger, Hutchinson County, TX. It has 35 violations on record (1 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Big Creek Sand and Gravel, Inc..
Crutch Ranch Pit
Operator: Big Creek Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Controller: Dwight Elton Rice
Location: Borger, Hutchinson County, TX
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/13/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/29/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/29/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/28/2022 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/28/2022 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/10/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/12/2022 | 46.5(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $148 |
| 01/12/2022 | 46.5(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 01/11/2022 | 56.9315 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $321 |
| 01/11/2022 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 01/11/2022 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/23/2021 | 56.3131 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/23/2021 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/13/2021 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/27/2020 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/14/2019 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2025 | 07/23/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 11/14/2024 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2024 | 07/29/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 06/28/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 12/27/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 32.50 | 1 |
| 08/10/2022 | 08/11/2022 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 01/12/2022 | 01/12/2022 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 01/11/2022 | 01/13/2022 | 27.25 | 1 |
| 06/22/2021 | 06/24/2021 | 31.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Crutch Ranch Pit have?
Crutch Ranch Pit has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Crutch Ranch Pit?
Crutch Ranch Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Borger, Hutchinson County, TX. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Crutch Ranch Pit?
According to MSHA records, Crutch Ranch Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Crutch Ranch Pit?
Crutch Ranch Pit is operated by Big Creek Sand and Gravel, Inc. and controlled by Dwight Elton Rice. MSHA Mine ID: 4105109.