Key Takeaway

Ortega Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alamogordo, Otero County, NM. It has 58 violations on record (6 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Alamo Transit Mix Corp.

Ortega Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Alamo Transit Mix Corp

Controller: James Rogers

Location: Alamogordo, Otero County, NM

Employees: 3

58
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$7K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/03/2026 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/02/2026 47.31(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/09/2025 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/23/2024 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/23/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/23/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/31/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/16/2023 46.5 Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
05/03/2022 56.16001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.12013(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.12020 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/03/2022 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/12/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
01/12/2021 56.14207 Non-S&S HighNegligence $202
01/12/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/05/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/20/2019 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $121

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/02/2026 02/03/2026 11.25 1
04/09/2025 04/10/2025 10.50 1
12/16/2024 12/17/2024 8.25 1
08/06/2024 08/06/2024 2.00 1
07/22/2024 07/23/2024 13.25 1
10/30/2023 10/31/2023 9.50 1
08/16/2023 08/17/2023 7.50 1
05/02/2022 05/04/2022 22.00 1
05/01/2022 05/06/2022 33.25 1
01/12/2021 01/15/2021 18.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2900417
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.9727780, -105.0325000
Nearest TownAlamogordo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ortega Pit have?

Ortega Pit has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.

What type of mine is Ortega Pit?

Ortega Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alamogordo, Otero County, NM. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ortega Pit?

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

Who operates Ortega Pit?

Ortega Pit is operated by Alamo Transit Mix Corp and controlled by James Rogers. MSHA Mine ID: 2900417.