Key Takeaway
Lea County Pits is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Eunice, Lea County, NM. It has 38 violations on record (3 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Lea County Road Department.
Lea County Pits
Operator: Lea County Road Department
Controller: Lea County-NM
Location: Eunice, Lea County, NM
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 38 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/19/2024 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $164 |
| 09/19/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 09/19/2024 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 06/08/2023 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/08/2023 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/01/2022 | 56.4230(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/20/2021 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/20/2021 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/20/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/19/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/19/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/19/2021 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/19/2021 | 56.11012 | S&S | ModNegligence | $136 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2013 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 13d lost, 35d restricted |
| 04/15/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 8d restricted |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 01/27/2025 | 01/27/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 01/14/2025 | 01/15/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/19/2024 | 09/26/2024 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 06/08/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2022 | 09/16/2022 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/01/2022 | 09/06/2022 | 24.50 | 2 |
| 04/27/2021 | 04/28/2021 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 04/19/2021 | 04/20/2021 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 06/03/2020 | 06/04/2020 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Lea County Pits have?
Lea County Pits has 38 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Lea County Pits?
Lea County Pits is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Eunice, Lea County, NM. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Lea County Pits?
According to MSHA records, Lea County Pits has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Lea County Pits?
Lea County Pits is operated by Lea County Road Department and controlled by Lea County-NM. MSHA Mine ID: 2901648.