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
Operator: R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC
Controller: Brian Blankenship
Location: Otero, Otero County, NM
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 71 →| 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
View all 8 →| 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
View all 63 →| 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 |
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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.