Key Takeaway
El Oso is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, TX. It has 129 violations on record (30 S&S) and $23K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ramirez Stone & Masonry LLC.
El Oso
Operator: Ramirez Stone & Masonry LLC
Controller: Melva Salinas; Edgar Ramirez
Location: Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, TX
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 129 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 47.44(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.18012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.4330(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.18014 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/26/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $177 |
| 08/26/2024 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/26/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 6d lost |
Inspections
View all 77 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/23/2026 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2026 | 02/13/2026 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 09/23/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 08/26/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 08/07/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 09/03/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 08/06/2024 | 08/07/2024 | 13.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does El Oso have?
El Oso has 129 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.
What type of mine is El Oso?
El Oso is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, TX. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at El Oso?
According to MSHA records, El Oso has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates El Oso?
El Oso is operated by Ramirez Stone & Masonry LLC and controlled by Melva Salinas; Edgar Ramirez. MSHA Mine ID: 4104203.