Key Takeaway
Ecology Grinding Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Terlingua, Brewster County, TX. It has 47 violations on record (4 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ecology Minerals Inc.
Ecology Grinding Plant
Operator: Ecology Minerals Inc
Controller: Kevin Steinhauser; Nicole Ponewash; Virginia Steinhauser
Location: Terlingua, Brewster County, TX
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 47 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 04/20/2023 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/20/2023 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/29/2022 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/11/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 02/10/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/10/2021 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/10/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/06/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/05/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/05/2019 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/05/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/19/2019 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 04/04/2018 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/17/2018 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/10/2017 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Inspections
View all 33 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 28.25 | 2 |
| 08/11/2025 | 08/15/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 03/23/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 40.50 | 1 |
| 05/08/2024 | 05/08/2024 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/10/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 04/19/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 06/29/2022 | 07/07/2022 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 03/30/2022 | 03/30/2022 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 06/29/2021 | 06/29/2021 | 9.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ecology Grinding Plant have?
Ecology Grinding Plant has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Ecology Grinding Plant?
Ecology Grinding Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Terlingua, Brewster County, TX. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ecology Grinding Plant?
According to MSHA records, Ecology Grinding Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ecology Grinding Plant?
Ecology Grinding Plant is operated by Ecology Minerals Inc and controlled by Kevin Steinhauser; Nicole Ponewash; Virginia Steinhauser. MSHA Mine ID: 4104847.