Key Takeaway
Dolores Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Zapata, Zapata County, TX. It has 21 violations on record (3 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Upper Valley Materials, LLC.
Dolores Pit
Operator: Upper Valley Materials, LLC
Controller: Ramiro J Flores; Rufino Garza
Location: Zapata, Zapata County, TX
Recent Violations
View all 21 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/05/2024 | 46.9 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $797 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.14108 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 06/04/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.14101(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $239 |
| 02/07/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/11/2023 | 46.8(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 01/09/2023 | 41.11(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.14107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.15004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Inspections
View all 9 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | 04/02/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 11/12/2024 | 11/14/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/06/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 06/04/2024 | 06/05/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2024 | 02/08/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/11/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 01/25/2023 | 01/25/2023 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 01/05/2023 | 01/10/2023 | 29.75 | 1 |
| 09/20/2022 | 09/20/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Dolores Pit have?
Dolores Pit has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Dolores Pit?
Dolores Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Zapata, Zapata County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Dolores Pit?
According to MSHA records, Dolores Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Dolores Pit?
Dolores Pit is operated by Upper Valley Materials, LLC and controlled by Ramiro J Flores; Rufino Garza. MSHA Mine ID: 4105607.