Key Takeaway
El Pinto Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sullivan City, Hidalgo County, TX. It has 19 violations on record (3 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Upper Valley Materials, LLC.
El Pinto Pit
Operator: Upper Valley Materials, LLC
Controller: Ramiro J Flores; Rufino Garza
Location: Sullivan City, Hidalgo County, TX
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 19 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.14211(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $535 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.12032 | S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/31/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/31/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 07/31/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/30/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/15/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/15/2023 | 56.14110 | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 08/10/2022 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2022 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/10/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 10 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 01/09/2026 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 28.75 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 08/15/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 07/30/2024 | 07/31/2024 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 06/27/2023 | 06/27/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 02/15/2023 | 02/15/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 08/30/2022 | 09/06/2022 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 08/10/2022 | 08/10/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does El Pinto Pit have?
El Pinto Pit has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is El Pinto Pit?
El Pinto Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sullivan City, Hidalgo County, TX. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at El Pinto Pit?
According to MSHA records, El Pinto Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates El Pinto Pit?
El Pinto Pit is operated by Upper Valley Materials, LLC and controlled by Ramiro J Flores; Rufino Garza. MSHA Mine ID: 4105608.