Key Takeaway
Palo Alto Sand Inc. is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Poteet, Atascosa County, TX. It has 103 violations on record (16 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Palo Alto Silica Sand Inc.
Palo Alto Sand Inc.
Operator: Palo Alto Silica Sand Inc
Controller: Carolyn Morris; Jeff Korus
Location: Poteet, Atascosa County, TX
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 103 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/11/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2023 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/04/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 02/09/2023 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/09/2023 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/08/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/08/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 46.9(c)(4) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 02/07/2022 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 09/07/2021 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/08/2021 | 56.14107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $237 |
| 05/05/2020 | 46.8(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $684 |
| 05/04/2020 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,166 |
| 05/04/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 10/31/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 10/10/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $256 |
| 10/10/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 85d lost |
Inspections
View all 70 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 | 04/28/2025 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 03/10/2025 | 03/12/2025 | 36.50 | 1 |
| 08/29/2024 | 08/29/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 02/27/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 08/17/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/04/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 02/23/2023 | 02/23/2023 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 02/09/2023 | 02/09/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/07/2022 | 09/09/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 02/07/2022 | 02/11/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Palo Alto Sand Inc. have?
Palo Alto Sand Inc. has 103 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Palo Alto Sand Inc.?
Palo Alto Sand Inc. is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Poteet, Atascosa County, TX. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Palo Alto Sand Inc.?
According to MSHA records, Palo Alto Sand Inc. has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Palo Alto Sand Inc.?
Palo Alto Sand Inc. is operated by Palo Alto Silica Sand Inc and controlled by Carolyn Morris; Jeff Korus. MSHA Mine ID: 4101349.