Key Takeaway

Palasota is a abandoned surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hearne, Milam County, TX. It has 339 violations on record (122 S&S) and $738K in proposed penalties. Operated by B.V.S Construction, Inc..

Palasota

Abandoned Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: B.V.S Construction, Inc.

Controller: Ricky J Palasota Sr; Ricky J Palasota Jr

Location: Hearne, Milam County, TX

339
Violations
122
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$738K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/25/2019 56.12002 Non-S&S $0
09/25/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S $0
09/25/2019 56.12028 Non-S&S $0
09/04/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $514
09/04/2019 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $2,834
09/04/2019 56.12028 S&S ModNegligence $2,834
09/04/2019 56.12002 S&S ModNegligence $2,834
09/04/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $4,840
09/04/2019 46.8(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $727
09/04/2019 56.12005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $514
09/04/2019 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $154
03/29/2019 56.14132(a) S&S HighNegligence $2,353
03/18/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S $0
03/18/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S $0
02/26/2019 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $154
02/26/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $4,840
02/26/2019 56.14130(i) S&S HighNegligence $9,409
02/26/2019 56.14103(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $154
02/26/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135
02/26/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $135

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/14/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/02/2021 02/02/2021 1.75 1
02/24/2020 02/26/2020 26.00 2
10/01/2019 10/01/2019 11.00 2
09/24/2019 09/25/2019 15.00 2
09/03/2019 09/10/2019 51.00 2
04/15/2019 04/15/2019 8.00 1
03/29/2019 04/24/2019 15.50 1
03/18/2019 03/19/2019 3.25 1
02/26/2019 02/28/2019 29.75 1
09/17/2018 09/17/2018 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4104570
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates30.5680560, -96.4058330
Nearest TownHearne

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Palasota have?

Palasota has 339 MSHA violations on record, of which 122 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $738K.

What type of mine is Palasota?

Palasota is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hearne, Milam County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Palasota?

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

Who operates Palasota?

Palasota is operated by B.V.S Construction, Inc. and controlled by Ricky J Palasota Sr; Ricky J Palasota Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 4104570.