Key Takeaway

Moores Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gateway, Mesa County, CO. It has 13 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Moores Mining LLC.

Moores Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Moores Mining LLC

Controller: Leon C Moores; Vernon C Moores

Location: Gateway, Mesa County, CO

Employees: 6

13
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/04/2025 56.9314 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/29/2025 47.41(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/12/2024 56.12032 S&S ModNegligence $388
07/01/2021 56.14116(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/31/2018 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/07/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
05/08/2012 56.14132(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
10/27/2011 56.12002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/22/2010 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
07/20/2006 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $124
07/20/2006 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
11/06/2001 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/08/2026 01/08/2026 9.75 1
06/18/2025 06/18/2025 2.00 1
06/04/2025 06/05/2025 14.75 1
01/29/2025 01/29/2025 10.50 1
06/11/2024 06/13/2024 14.00 1
03/05/2024 03/08/2024 14.50 1
09/19/2023 09/19/2023 10.75 1
02/08/2023 02/10/2023 10.00 1
05/25/2022 05/25/2022 9.00 1
03/15/2022 03/18/2022 11.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0504241
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.7766670, -108.8686110
Nearest TownGateway

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Moores Pit have?

Moores Pit has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Moores Pit?

Moores Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Gateway, Mesa County, CO. It currently has 6 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Moores Pit?

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

Who operates Moores Pit?

Moores Pit is operated by Moores Mining LLC and controlled by Leon C Moores; Vernon C Moores. MSHA Mine ID: 0504241.