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
Operator: Chaparral Sand & Gravel
Controller: Lisa Little; Timothy Little
Location: Chaparral, NM, Otero County, NM
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 70 →| 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
View all 65 →| 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
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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.