Key Takeaway
Falls City Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in Falls City, Karnes County, TX. It has 16 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Custom Crushed Stone.
Falls City Pit
Operator: Custom Crushed Stone
Controller: Zachary Tausch; Vernon Tausch
Location: Falls City, Karnes County, TX
Recent Violations
View all 16 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2010 | 56.18013 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 11/04/2010 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $308 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.18010 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 47.54(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.20002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.9100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.18013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $112 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.15001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $343 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.4200(b)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/12/2010 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $138 |
Inspections
View all 3 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2010 | 11/22/2010 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 11/04/2010 | 11/04/2010 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2010 | 10/12/2010 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Falls City Pit have?
Falls City Pit has 16 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Falls City Pit?
Falls City Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Falls City, Karnes County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Falls City Pit?
According to MSHA records, Falls City Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Falls City Pit?
Falls City Pit is operated by Custom Crushed Stone and controlled by Zachary Tausch; Vernon Tausch. MSHA Mine ID: 4104838.