Key Takeaway
Knippa Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Knippa, Uvalde County, TX. It has 167 violations on record (49 S&S) and $45K in proposed penalties. Operated by Uvalde Concrete LLC.
Knippa Plant
Operator: Uvalde Concrete LLC
Controller: Nicolas R Ayala
Location: Knippa, Uvalde County, TX
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 167 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/19/2025 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/23/2025 | 56.20008(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/24/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14103(c)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $388 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $388 |
| 03/20/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 03/20/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.20008(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 46.9(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 01/03/2023 | 56.15004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 01/03/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2000 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
Inspections
View all 86 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | 11/20/2025 | 16.75 | 1 |
| 06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2025 | 03/26/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 09/16/2024 | 09/18/2024 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 03/19/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/21/2023 | 08/21/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 07/31/2023 | 07/31/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/18/2023 | 07/19/2023 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 01/06/2023 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 05/04/2022 | 05/04/2022 | 8.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Knippa Plant have?
Knippa Plant has 167 MSHA violations on record, of which 49 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $45K.
What type of mine is Knippa Plant?
Knippa Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Knippa, Uvalde County, TX. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Knippa Plant?
According to MSHA records, Knippa Plant has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Knippa Plant?
Knippa Plant is operated by Uvalde Concrete LLC and controlled by Nicolas R Ayala. MSHA Mine ID: 4102610.