Key Takeaway

Gutierrez Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in La Joya, Hidalgo County, TX. It has 23 violations on record (6 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Val-Tex Asphalt & Environmental Inc.

Gutierrez Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Val-Tex Asphalt & Environmental Inc

Controller: Joe C Ballenger

Location: La Joya, Hidalgo County, TX

23
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/10/2003 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $228
09/10/2003 56.14132(b)(1) S&S ModNegligence $177
09/10/2003 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
09/10/2003 56.14101(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/26/2003 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2003 56.14131(a) S&S ModNegligence $131
02/26/2003 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2003 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2003 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2003 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2003 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2003 56.14100(a) S&S ModNegligence $131
05/01/2002 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
05/01/2002 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/24/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/24/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/24/2001 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/24/2001 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $97
10/24/2001 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
10/24/2001 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/29/2004 01/29/2004 5.00 1
12/18/2003 12/18/2003 6.00 1
09/10/2003 09/11/2003 9.00 1
03/20/2003 03/20/2003 3.00 1
02/26/2003 02/27/2003 30.00 2
10/17/2002 10/17/2002 3.00 1
05/01/2002 05/02/2002 7.00 1
01/16/2002 01/16/2002 3.00 1
11/27/2001 11/27/2001 6.00 1
10/24/2001 10/24/2001 1.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4104321
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Nearest TownLa Joya

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Gutierrez Pit have?

Gutierrez Pit has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Gutierrez Pit?

Gutierrez Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in La Joya, Hidalgo County, TX. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Gutierrez Pit?

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

Who operates Gutierrez Pit?

Gutierrez Pit is operated by Val-Tex Asphalt & Environmental Inc and controlled by Joe C Ballenger. MSHA Mine ID: 4104321.