Key Takeaway
Fort Sumner Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Fort Sumner, De Baca County, NM. It has 167 violations on record (40 S&S) and $79K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nick Griego & Sons Construction, Inc..
Fort Sumner Pit
Operator: Nick Griego & Sons Construction, Inc.
Controller: Winston C Griego; Nick Griego Jr
Location: Fort Sumner, De Baca County, NM
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 167 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 07/15/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2024 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 11/19/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 11/19/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 05/21/2024 | 56.14112(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/03/2023 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/26/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/31/2023 | 56.11017 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/31/2023 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/31/2022 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 05/31/2022 | 56.20003(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/31/2022 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/04/2022 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/03/2022 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 17 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/12/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/31/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/08/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 11/03/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
| 10/09/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 07/05/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 05/22/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 5d lost |
| 01/30/2004 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/05/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | NO VALUE FOUND | None |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 01/22/2026 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 07/15/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 27.50 | 1 |
| 11/18/2024 | 11/19/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/21/2024 | 05/23/2024 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/03/2023 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 07/26/2023 | 07/27/2023 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 01/30/2023 | 02/01/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 05/31/2022 | 06/01/2022 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 01/03/2022 | 01/06/2022 | 38.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fort Sumner Pit have?
Fort Sumner Pit has 167 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $79K.
What type of mine is Fort Sumner Pit?
Fort Sumner Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Fort Sumner, De Baca County, NM. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fort Sumner Pit?
According to MSHA records, Fort Sumner Pit has 17 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fort Sumner Pit?
Fort Sumner Pit is operated by Nick Griego & Sons Construction, Inc. and controlled by Winston C Griego; Nick Griego Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 2900484.