Key Takeaway
Howell Sand Pits is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Amarillo, Tx., Randall County, TX. It has 190 violations on record (45 S&S) and $74K in proposed penalties. Operated by Howell Sand Company Inc.
Howell Sand Pits
Operator: Howell Sand Company Inc
Controller: James R Howell Jr
Location: Amarillo, Tx., Randall County, TX
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 190 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $592 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 05/13/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 10/24/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/25/2024 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 46.11(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $260 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 46.4(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/06/2023 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/05/2023 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/05/2022 | 56.9300 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/15/2022 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 247d lost |
| 07/10/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/07/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 71d lost |
Inspections
View all 81 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/12/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 10/24/2024 | 10/25/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2024 | 02/08/2024 | 30.75 | 1 |
| 04/05/2023 | 04/07/2023 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 10/05/2022 | 10/07/2022 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 06/01/2022 | 06/02/2022 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 02/14/2022 | 02/15/2022 | 14.75 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Howell Sand Pits have?
Howell Sand Pits has 190 MSHA violations on record, of which 45 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $74K.
What type of mine is Howell Sand Pits?
Howell Sand Pits is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Amarillo, Tx., Randall County, TX. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Howell Sand Pits?
According to MSHA records, Howell Sand Pits has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Howell Sand Pits?
Howell Sand Pits is operated by Howell Sand Company Inc and controlled by James R Howell Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4102862.