Key Takeaway

Keller Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing Stone, located in LaJoye, TX, Hidalgo County, TX. It has 11 violations on record (7 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Val-Tex Ashpalt & Envrionmental Recycling Inc..

Keller Pit

Abandoned Surface Stone

Operator: Val-Tex Ashpalt & Envrionmental Recycling Inc.

Controller: Joe C Ballenger

Location: LaJoye, TX, Hidalgo County, TX

11
Violations
7
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/27/2005 50.30 Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
08/11/2005 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
02/05/2004 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/10/2003 56.14130(a)(3) S&S HighNegligence $153
07/10/2003 56.14100(b) S&S HighNegligence $114
07/10/2003 56.18002(a) S&S HighNegligence $114
07/10/2003 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $271
07/10/2003 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $75
07/10/2003 56.14100(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $60
07/10/2003 56.14107(a) S&S HighNegligence $500
07/10/2003 56.15005 S&S HighNegligence $750

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/27/2005 12/27/2005 0.00 0
09/14/2005 09/14/2005 4.50 1
08/10/2005 08/11/2005 4.75 1
02/12/2004 02/12/2004 4.00 1
02/05/2004 02/05/2004 0.00 0
07/10/2003 07/15/2003 18.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4104405
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Limestone
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Nearest TownLaJoye, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Keller Pit have?

Keller Pit has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Keller Pit?

Keller Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in LaJoye, TX, Hidalgo County, TX. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Keller Pit?

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

Who operates Keller Pit?

Keller Pit is operated by Val-Tex Ashpalt & Envrionmental Recycling Inc. and controlled by Joe C Ballenger. MSHA Mine ID: 4104405.