Key Takeaway

PIT #1 is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chaparral, NM, Otero County, NM. It has 70 violations on record (21 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Chaparral Sand & Gravel.

PIT #1

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Chaparral Sand & Gravel

Controller: Lisa Little; Timothy Little

Location: Chaparral, NM, Otero County, NM

Employees: 14

70
Violations
21
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/14/2026 56.4130(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
01/14/2026 56.23003(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/29/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
01/10/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/18/2022 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/02/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/01/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
09/29/2020 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/11/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
09/23/2019 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
09/23/2019 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/13/2019 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $121
05/15/2018 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
05/15/2018 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $208
05/15/2018 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/24/2017 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
10/24/2017 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,038
10/24/2017 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,123
07/19/2017 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
01/04/2017 56.12002 S&S ModNegligence $116

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/14/2026 01/15/2026 14.50 1
04/23/2025 04/24/2025 9.75 1
10/31/2024 10/31/2024 3.50 1
08/29/2024 08/30/2024 24.00 1
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.75 1
01/10/2024 01/11/2024 9.50 1
05/03/2023 05/03/2023 4.00 1
10/17/2022 10/18/2022 14.25 1
06/21/2022 06/21/2022 9.00 1
11/18/2021 11/18/2021 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902147
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees14
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.9727780, -105.0325000
Nearest TownChaparral, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does PIT #1 have?

PIT #1 has 70 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is PIT #1?

PIT #1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Chaparral, NM, Otero County, NM. It currently has 14 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at PIT #1?

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

Who operates PIT #1?

PIT #1 is operated by Chaparral Sand & Gravel and controlled by Lisa Little; Timothy Little. MSHA Mine ID: 2902147.