Key Takeaway

ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Questa, Taos County, NM. It has 11 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ortega's Gravel Pit.

ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Ortega's Gravel Pit

Controller: Robert R Ortega

Location: Questa, Taos County, NM

Employees: 1

11
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/26/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/30/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/30/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/17/2019 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/11/2017 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/11/2017 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
08/09/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
03/23/2016 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/04/2014 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
07/16/2013 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/13/2012 56.14112(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/18/2024 12/18/2024 5.75 1
06/26/2024 06/26/2024 6.25 1
07/11/2023 07/11/2023 8.00 1
08/22/2022 08/22/2022 10.00 1
06/30/2021 06/30/2021 14.50 1
05/07/2020 05/07/2020 9.00 1
07/17/2019 07/17/2019 8.50 1
10/11/2017 10/16/2017 9.00 1
08/23/2017 08/23/2017 2.50 1
08/09/2016 08/10/2016 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902221
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week1.0
Hours/Shift1.0
Coordinates36.5330560, -105.9888890
Nearest TownQuesta

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT have?

ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT?

ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Questa, Taos County, NM. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT?

According to MSHA records, ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT?

ORTEGA'S GRAVEL PIT is operated by Ortega's Gravel Pit and controlled by Robert R Ortega. MSHA Mine ID: 2902221.