Key Takeaway
Hidden Hill Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Cherokee, San Saba County, TX. It has 13 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buck Horn Whitetail Ranch.
Hidden Hill Pit
Operator: Buck Horn Whitetail Ranch
Controller: Alan Palermo
Location: Cherokee, San Saba County, TX
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/14/2024 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/14/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/17/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $144 |
| 01/05/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/05/2022 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2021 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/31/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/23/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/23/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/23/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | 01/21/2026 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 01/07/2026 | 01/08/2026 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08/05/2025 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 09/06/2024 | 09/06/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/14/2024 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 08/30/2023 | 08/30/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 07/14/2023 | 07/17/2023 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2022 | 01/06/2022 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2021 | 09/15/2021 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 08/31/2021 | 08/31/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hidden Hill Pit have?
Hidden Hill Pit has 13 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 Hidden Hill Pit?
Hidden Hill Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Cherokee, San Saba County, TX. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hidden Hill Pit?
According to MSHA records, Hidden Hill Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hidden Hill Pit?
Hidden Hill Pit is operated by Buck Horn Whitetail Ranch and controlled by Alan Palermo. MSHA Mine ID: 4105516.