Key Takeaway
Orr Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO. It has 23 violations on record (4 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Colorado Backhoe Service.
Orr Pit
Operator: Colorado Backhoe Service
Controller: Thomas A Joseph
Location: Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 23 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2023 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/30/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/30/2023 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/01/2020 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/01/2020 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 04/01/2020 | 46.9(c)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 10/16/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $118 |
| 10/17/2017 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $280 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.14200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 03/28/2017 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
| 03/17/2016 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/11/2015 | 56.9200(d) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 06/11/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/11/2015 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/11/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/11/2015 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 06/11/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 22 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 12.75 | 1 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/08/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 03/30/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 09/26/2022 | 09/27/2022 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 07/19/2022 | 07/22/2022 | 19.00 | 3 |
| 07/11/2022 | 07/12/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/30/2020 | 12/04/2020 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2020 | 04/03/2020 | 17.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Orr Pit have?
Orr Pit has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Orr Pit?
Orr Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Orr Pit?
According to MSHA records, Orr Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Orr Pit?
Orr Pit is operated by Colorado Backhoe Service and controlled by Thomas A Joseph. MSHA Mine ID: 0504951.