Key Takeaway

R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Otero, Otero County, NM. It has 71 violations on record (11 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC.

R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC

Controller: Brian Blankenship

Location: Otero, Otero County, NM

Employees: 8

71
Violations
11
S&S Violations
8
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/01/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/01/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $245
07/01/2025 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/01/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/01/2025 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/11/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/11/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
07/31/2024 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/31/2024 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
11/01/2023 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/16/2023 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/10/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/10/2022 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/25/2022 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
01/24/2022 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/06/2021 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/29/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
05/13/2020 56.12019 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/06/2020 56.12021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/12/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
01/30/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/28/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/07/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/11/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/13/2004 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 336d lost
08/04/2000 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/19/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
07/01/2025 07/03/2025 22.75 1
12/11/2024 12/12/2024 15.25 1
07/31/2024 08/01/2024 16.25 1
11/01/2023 11/01/2023 8.00 1
08/17/2023 08/18/2023 12.00 1
03/15/2023 03/16/2023 18.00 1
05/09/2022 05/12/2022 39.00 1
01/24/2022 01/26/2022 19.00 1
08/17/2021 08/17/2021 7.25 1
07/06/2021 07/07/2021 12.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2901986
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees8
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.9830560, -105.9463890
Nearest TownOtero

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC have?

R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC has 71 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC?

R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Otero, Otero County, NM. It currently has 8 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC?

According to MSHA records, R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC has 8 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC?

R D BLANKENSHIP DIRT WORK LLC is operated by R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC and controlled by Brian Blankenship. MSHA Mine ID: 2901986.