Key Takeaway

North Amarillo Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Canyon, Tx., Potter County, TX. It has 87 violations on record (29 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by Holmes Construction Company LP.

North Amarillo Pit

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Holmes Construction Company LP

Controller: James E Holmes

Location: Canyon, Tx., Potter County, TX

Employees: 2

87
Violations
29
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$17K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/17/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/17/2024 56.13021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/17/2024 56.14209(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/17/2024 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
04/17/2024 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $147
04/17/2024 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $161
04/17/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/23/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/26/2022 56.14209(b) S&S ModNegligence $378
04/26/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/26/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/26/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/04/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/29/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
01/29/2020 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $123
01/29/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/27/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $154
03/27/2019 56.16006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
03/26/2019 56.14107(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121
03/26/2019 56.14130(i) S&S ModNegligence $154

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
08/13/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost

Inspections

View all 41 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/07/2025 08/07/2025 7.50 1
04/17/2024 04/18/2024 12.50 1
03/23/2023 03/23/2023 13.00 1
04/26/2022 04/28/2022 14.25 1
05/03/2021 05/04/2021 15.50 1
02/18/2020 02/19/2020 8.75 1
01/27/2020 01/29/2020 24.50 1
04/15/2019 04/16/2019 0.00 0
03/25/2019 03/27/2019 27.00 1
11/29/2017 11/30/2017 21.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4104615
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.9408330, -101.9194440
Nearest TownCanyon, Tx.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does North Amarillo Pit have?

North Amarillo Pit has 87 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.

What type of mine is North Amarillo Pit?

North Amarillo Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Canyon, Tx., Potter County, TX. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at North Amarillo Pit?

According to MSHA records, North Amarillo Pit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates North Amarillo Pit?

North Amarillo Pit is operated by Holmes Construction Company LP and controlled by James E Holmes. MSHA Mine ID: 4104615.