Key Takeaway
Knox Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Odessa, Ector County, TX. It has 49 violations on record (9 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fehrs Metal Building Construction LP.
Knox Pit
Operator: Fehrs Metal Building Construction LP
Controller: John R Fehr
Location: Odessa, Ector County, TX
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 49 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/09/2025 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/08/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 08/27/2024 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 08/27/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/13/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/13/2023 | 46.3(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/05/2022 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/05/2022 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/05/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/05/2022 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/16/2021 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
Inspections
View all 16 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2025 | 05/06/2025 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | 04/11/2025 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 08/27/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 09/13/2023 | 09/15/2023 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 01/13/2022 | 02/02/2022 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 01/05/2022 | 01/05/2022 | 13.25 | 1 |
| 05/26/2021 | 05/26/2021 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 05/04/2021 | 05/06/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/30/2021 | 03/31/2021 | 14.50 | 2 |
| 01/22/2020 | 01/22/2020 | 4.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Knox Pit have?
Knox Pit has 49 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Knox Pit?
Knox Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Odessa, Ector County, TX. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Knox Pit?
According to MSHA records, Knox Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Knox Pit?
Knox Pit is operated by Fehrs Metal Building Construction LP and controlled by John R Fehr. MSHA Mine ID: 4105308.