Key Takeaway
Emerald Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Tombstone, Cochise County, AZ. It has 58 violations on record (15 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tombstone Gold and Silver, Inc.
Emerald Pit
Operator: Tombstone Gold and Silver, Inc
Controller: Baroyeca Gold and Silver
Location: Tombstone, Cochise County, AZ
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 58 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/03/2024 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/01/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $143 |
| 02/15/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/18/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/02/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/29/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $298 |
| 01/29/2020 | 46.5(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $332 |
| 01/17/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/12/2019 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/12/2019 | 46.8(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $135 |
| 07/16/2018 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/12/2017 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,077 |
| 07/12/2017 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $2,077 |
| 03/08/2017 | 56.4602 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $420 |
| 07/14/2016 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $918 |
| 01/06/2016 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 09/09/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 02/12/2025 | 02/18/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 01/02/2024 | 01/03/2024 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 07/31/2023 | 08/02/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 02/15/2023 | 02/15/2023 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/03/2022 | 08/05/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 02/01/2022 | 02/04/2022 | 10.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Emerald Pit have?
Emerald Pit has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Emerald Pit?
Emerald Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Tombstone, Cochise County, AZ. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Emerald Pit?
According to MSHA records, Emerald Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Emerald Pit?
Emerald Pit is operated by Tombstone Gold and Silver, Inc and controlled by Baroyeca Gold and Silver. MSHA Mine ID: 0203336.