Key Takeaway
GCH Materials is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Rainbow, Somervell County, TX. It has 67 violations on record (21 S&S) and $19K in proposed penalties. Operated by Gaines County Harvesters, Inc..
GCH Materials
Operator: Gaines County Harvesters, Inc.
Controller: Malcolm Petty
Location: Rainbow, Somervell County, TX
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 67 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/03/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/03/2025 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 12/03/2025 | 56.23002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/22/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 04/22/2025 | 50.30-1(g)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/21/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 04/21/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 10/23/2024 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/23/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 05/29/2024 | 56.20002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 45d restricted |
| 07/19/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/23/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 168d lost |
Inspections
View all 24 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 02/09/2026 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 12/03/2025 | 12/04/2025 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/23/2025 | 28.50 | 1 |
| 10/23/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 05/29/2024 | 05/30/2024 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 11/06/2023 | 11/07/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2023 | 07/28/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/09/2023 | 02/10/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 02/09/2023 | 02/10/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does GCH Materials have?
GCH Materials has 67 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $19K.
What type of mine is GCH Materials?
GCH Materials is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Rainbow, Somervell County, TX. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at GCH Materials?
According to MSHA records, GCH Materials has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates GCH Materials?
GCH Materials is operated by Gaines County Harvesters, Inc. and controlled by Malcolm Petty. MSHA Mine ID: 4105174.