Key Takeaway
La Calichera Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in La Joya, Hidalgo County, TX. It has 23 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tres Palacios Dirt, Sand & Gravel.
La Calichera Pit
Operator: Tres Palacios Dirt, Sand & Gravel
Controller: Oscar A Palacios
Location: La Joya, Hidalgo County, TX
Recent Violations
View all 23 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2011 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 05/24/2011 | 46.5(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $270 |
| 02/22/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 11/03/2010 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $162 |
| 11/03/2010 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/19/2010 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 07/19/2010 | 56.14130(i) | S&S | HighNegligence | $897 |
| 07/19/2010 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $270 |
| 06/16/2010 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/16/2010 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/21/2010 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/21/2010 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/21/2010 | 46.9(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/18/2009 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/18/2009 | 46.8(a)(2) | S&S | HighNegligence | $971 |
| 06/18/2009 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $162 |
| 06/18/2009 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/18/2009 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2008 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 01/31/2008 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $263 |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2011 | 07/28/2011 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 05/23/2011 | 05/24/2011 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 11/08/2010 | 02/22/2011 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 11/01/2010 | 11/04/2010 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 07/19/2010 | 07/20/2010 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 06/16/2010 | 06/18/2010 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/17/2010 | 02/17/2010 | 18.00 | 2 |
| 01/21/2010 | 01/22/2010 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 07/07/2009 | 07/08/2009 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 06/18/2009 | 06/19/2009 | 15.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does La Calichera Pit have?
La Calichera Pit has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is La Calichera Pit?
La Calichera Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in La Joya, Hidalgo County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at La Calichera Pit?
According to MSHA records, La Calichera Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates La Calichera Pit?
La Calichera Pit is operated by Tres Palacios Dirt, Sand & Gravel and controlled by Oscar A Palacios. MSHA Mine ID: 4104648.