Key Takeaway
El Rio Farm Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Zapata, Zapata County, TX. It has 20 violations on record (2 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Aggregate Pit of Texas Inc.
El Rio Farm Pit
Operator: Aggregate Pit of Texas Inc
Controller: Jesus M Pompa
Location: Zapata, Zapata County, TX
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 20 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/28/2025 | 56.9300 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $642 |
| 07/28/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,431 |
| 07/28/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $288 |
| 07/28/2025 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 01/16/2025 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/05/2024 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14130(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14131(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 62.120 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 46.5(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 02/06/2024 | 46.11(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 02/06/2024 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 9 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 01/06/2026 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/28/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | 01/28/2025 | 20.25 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | 10/22/2024 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 06/05/2024 | 06/06/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/13/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 02/06/2024 | 02/06/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does El Rio Farm Pit have?
El Rio Farm Pit has 20 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is El Rio Farm Pit?
El Rio Farm Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Zapata, Zapata County, TX. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at El Rio Farm Pit?
According to MSHA records, El Rio Farm Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates El Rio Farm Pit?
El Rio Farm Pit is operated by Aggregate Pit of Texas Inc and controlled by Jesus M Pompa. MSHA Mine ID: 4105727.