Key Takeaway
Denton Pits is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Denton, Denton County, TX. It has 58 violations on record (6 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Acme Brick Company.
Denton Pits
Operator: Acme Brick Company
Controller: Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Location: Denton, Denton County, TX
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 58 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/27/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/26/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.4102 | S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.13011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/21/2024 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $547 |
| 05/21/2024 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $547 |
| 01/18/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/18/2024 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/17/2023 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/03/2022 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/15/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/11/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/08/2019 | 46.8(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $278 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 8 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
| 05/07/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/15/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
| 09/03/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/09/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) | None |
| 06/30/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 109d restricted |
| 07/05/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 52d restricted |
| 09/09/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 15d restricted |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2025 | 10/07/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2025 | 06/25/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | 06/05/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/25/2024 | 11/27/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 05/30/2024 | 05/30/2024 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 17.25 | 2 |
| 01/18/2024 | 01/18/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 07/12/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2023 | 04/18/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Denton Pits have?
Denton Pits has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.
What type of mine is Denton Pits?
Denton Pits is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Denton, Denton County, TX. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Denton Pits?
According to MSHA records, Denton Pits has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Denton Pits?
Denton Pits is operated by Acme Brick Company and controlled by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4100368.