Key Takeaway

North American Silica Sand, LLC is a intermittent facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Poteet, Atascosa County, TX. It has 67 violations on record (19 S&S) and $23K in proposed penalties. Operated by North American Silica Sand, LLC.

North American Silica Sand, LLC

Intermittent Facility Nonmetal

Operator: North American Silica Sand, LLC

Controller: Ignacio Martinez

Location: Poteet, Atascosa County, TX

Employees: 8

67
Violations
19
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$23K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/15/2025 56.18014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/26/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/22/2024 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $576
10/30/2023 41.12 Non-S&S $0
09/11/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/06/2023 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
03/30/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/30/2023 56.18002(b) S&S ModNegligence $477
03/30/2023 46.9(d)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/30/2023 46.5 S&S HighNegligence $6,861
03/30/2023 46.7 S&S HighNegligence $6,861
03/29/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2023 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $214
03/29/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2023 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2023 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2023 56.4203 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/29/2023 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/03/2026 0.00 0
09/08/2025 09/08/2025 3.25 1
07/14/2025 07/15/2025 15.25 1
03/10/2025 03/12/2025 26.50 1
09/16/2024 09/17/2024 18.75 1
05/21/2024 05/21/2024 2.50 1
02/26/2024 02/26/2024 4.50 1
02/22/2024 02/22/2024 9.00 1
11/13/2023 11/21/2023 9.50 1
10/30/2023 11/02/2023 5.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4105470
Mine TypeFacility
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees8
Days/Week6.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates29.2011110, -98.5377780
Nearest TownPoteet

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does North American Silica Sand, LLC have?

North American Silica Sand, LLC has 67 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $23K.

What type of mine is North American Silica Sand, LLC?

North American Silica Sand, LLC is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Poteet, Atascosa County, TX. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at North American Silica Sand, LLC?

According to MSHA records, North American Silica Sand, LLC has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates North American Silica Sand, LLC?

North American Silica Sand, LLC is operated by North American Silica Sand, LLC and controlled by Ignacio Martinez. MSHA Mine ID: 4105470.