Key Takeaway
R. S. I. Pit is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hobbs, Lea County, NM. It has 191 violations on record (50 S&S) and $81K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ramirez & Sons, Inc..
R. S. I. Pit
Operator: Ramirez & Sons, Inc.
Controller: Alonzo Ramirez Jr
Location: Hobbs, Lea County, NM
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 191 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 12/18/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 06/18/2025 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $755 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 01/30/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 09/24/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $736 |
| 03/26/2024 | 46.5(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $246 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,098 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,098 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $736 |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | 01/05/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/18/2025 | 06/20/2025 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 02/19/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 02/11/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 01/30/2025 | 02/10/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 09/24/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2024 | 05/02/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 03/26/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2023 | 09/22/2023 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 06/23/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does R. S. I. Pit have?
R. S. I. Pit has 191 MSHA violations on record, of which 50 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $81K.
What type of mine is R. S. I. Pit?
R. S. I. Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hobbs, Lea County, NM. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at R. S. I. Pit?
According to MSHA records, R. S. I. Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates R. S. I. Pit?
R. S. I. Pit is operated by Ramirez & Sons, Inc. and controlled by Alonzo Ramirez Jr. MSHA Mine ID: 2902287.