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

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Buck Horn Whitetail Ranch

Controller: Alan Palermo

Location: Cherokee, San Saba County, TX

Employees: 4

13
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID4105516
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates31.0338890, -98.7144440
Nearest TownCherokee

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.