Key Takeaway

Little Sapello Pit is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sapello, San Miguel County, NM. It has 132 violations on record (56 S&S) and $78K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sangre de Cristo.

Little Sapello Pit

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Sangre de Cristo

Controller: Francisco L. Melendez; Francisco M. Melendez

Location: Sapello, San Miguel County, NM

132
Violations
56
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$78K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/01/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
04/30/2014 46.8(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/30/2014 56.14100(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
04/30/2014 56.14100(c) S&S HighNegligence $392
04/30/2014 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
05/22/2013 56.14100(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $108
05/22/2013 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $807
05/22/2013 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $807
05/22/2013 56.14100(d) S&S ModNegligence $540
05/20/2013 56.9315 Non-S&S ModNegligence $807
03/14/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/14/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/13/2012 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
03/13/2012 56.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/13/2012 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/13/2012 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/13/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/13/2012 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/13/2011 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $1,944
09/13/2011 56.12008 S&S ModNegligence $1,944

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/20/2014 05/20/2014 4.00 1
04/30/2014 05/01/2014 16.50 1
05/20/2013 05/23/2013 37.75 1
03/12/2012 03/14/2012 23.00 1
10/13/2011 10/13/2011 11.50 1
09/21/2011 09/23/2011 25.00 1
09/13/2011 09/13/2011 13.25 1
09/12/2011 09/13/2011 15.00 1
06/06/2011 06/08/2011 20.00 1
10/28/2010 11/02/2010 21.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2901327
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates35.8683330, -105.2747220
Nearest TownSapello

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Little Sapello Pit have?

Little Sapello Pit has 132 MSHA violations on record, of which 56 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $78K.

What type of mine is Little Sapello Pit?

Little Sapello Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Sapello, San Miguel County, NM. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Little Sapello Pit?

According to MSHA records, Little Sapello Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Little Sapello Pit?

Little Sapello Pit is operated by Sangre de Cristo and controlled by Francisco L. Melendez; Francisco M. Melendez. MSHA Mine ID: 2901327.