Key Takeaway
Poormans is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Abilene, Taylor County, TX. It has 48 violations on record (16 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Primal Materials.
Poormans
Operator: Primal Materials
Controller: Victor J Hirsch III
Location: Abilene, Taylor County, TX
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 48 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 46.9(d)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.3401 | S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.3200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,320 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $398 |
| 11/07/2025 | 46.11(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $443 |
| 10/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 07/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $165 |
| 04/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $165 |
| 03/26/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 03/26/2025 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/26/2025 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 03/26/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 01/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $165 |
| 10/15/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $165 |
| 03/11/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 11/28/2025 | 26.75 | 1 |
| 11/12/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | 04/16/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 03/25/2025 | 03/31/2025 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 04/15/2024 | 04/16/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/29/2024 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/19/2023 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 01/24/2022 | 01/28/2022 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 01/05/2022 | 01/10/2022 | 10.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Poormans have?
Poormans has 48 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Poormans?
Poormans is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Abilene, Taylor County, TX. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Poormans?
According to MSHA records, Poormans has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Poormans?
Poormans is operated by Primal Materials and controlled by Victor J Hirsch III. MSHA Mine ID: 4105550.