Key Takeaway

Kermit Sand is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Kermit, Winkler County, TX. It has 152 violations on record (23 S&S) and $67K in proposed penalties. Operated by Iron Oak Sand LLC.

Kermit Sand

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Iron Oak Sand LLC

Controller: New Covia Energy LLC

Location: Kermit, Winkler County, TX

Employees: 80

152
Violations
23
S&S Violations
15
Accidents
$67K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/25/2026 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/25/2026 56.11003 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.13010(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.18002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.13020 S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/24/2026 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/23/2026 56.15005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/23/2026 56.14116(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/23/2026 46.9(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/23/2026 46.3(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/23/2026 46.5 S&S ModNegligence $0
02/23/2026 56.4201(a)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/23/2026 56.12026 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
08/14/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/12/2025 45.4(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/18/2025 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 70d restricted
07/19/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/19/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted
03/16/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
11/20/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
05/25/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 280d lost
05/24/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 16d restricted
03/28/2022 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 2d lost, 15d restricted
03/08/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted
08/22/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/23/2026 40.00 1
08/28/2025 09/22/2025 12.75 2
08/14/2025 09/19/2025 9.00 1
06/10/2025 06/30/2025 67.00 2
02/23/2025 03/02/2025 36.00 1
04/28/2024 05/02/2024 100.00 2
03/14/2024 03/21/2024 8.00 1
01/03/2024 01/12/2024 11.75 1
01/02/2024 01/12/2024 68.25 2
12/21/2023 12/22/2023 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4105310
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees80
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates31.8580560, -103.0927780
Nearest TownKermit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Kermit Sand have?

Kermit Sand has 152 MSHA violations on record, of which 23 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $67K.

What type of mine is Kermit Sand?

Kermit Sand is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Kermit, Winkler County, TX. It currently has 80 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Kermit Sand?

According to MSHA records, Kermit Sand has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Kermit Sand?

Kermit Sand is operated by Iron Oak Sand LLC and controlled by New Covia Energy LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4105310.