Key Takeaway

Farm Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elephant Butte, Sierra County, NM. It has 21 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by SBE Inc.

Farm Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: SBE Inc

Controller: Steve T Bell; Randell Bell

Location: Elephant Butte, Sierra County, NM

Employees: 1

21
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/18/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/12/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/24/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/29/2019 56.14207 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
04/24/2018 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/28/2017 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/01/2013 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/01/2013 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
04/16/2013 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/15/2012 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2011 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2011 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
08/15/2011 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $108
08/02/2011 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/21/2010 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/31/2007 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/31/2007 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/31/2007 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/31/2007 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/31/2007 56.14130(h) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
06/18/2025 06/19/2025 13.50 1
10/12/2023 10/12/2023 6.25 1
01/11/2023 01/12/2023 13.50 1
08/24/2022 08/24/2022 13.00 1
01/11/2021 01/12/2021 14.50 1
06/03/2020 06/03/2020 6.00 1
04/29/2019 04/29/2019 8.25 1
04/24/2018 04/25/2018 10.50 1
09/13/2017 09/13/2017 7.00 1
08/28/2017 08/28/2017 0.00 0

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902346
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift1.0
Coordinates33.1850000, -107.2358330
Nearest TownElephant Butte

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Farm Pit have?

Farm Pit has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Farm Pit?

Farm Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Elephant Butte, Sierra County, NM. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Farm Pit?

According to MSHA records, Farm Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Farm Pit?

Farm Pit is operated by SBE Inc and controlled by Steve T Bell; Randell Bell. MSHA Mine ID: 2902346.