Key Takeaway

Rio Felix is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Roswell, Chaves County, NM. It has 18 violations on record (2 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by United Materials, LLP.

Rio Felix

Active Surface Stone

Operator: United Materials, LLP

Controller: GMS Inc; David Shoup

Location: Roswell, Chaves County, NM

Employees: 3

18
Violations
2
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

View all 18 →
Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/28/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/29/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $295
03/01/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
03/01/2023 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/21/2022 46.5(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $148
09/21/2022 56.18010 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
04/14/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/14/2020 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
02/20/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/20/2019 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/18/2018 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
06/18/2018 56.12004 S&S ModNegligence $118

Accidents & Injuries

View all 1 →
Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/14/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost

Inspections

View all 8 →
Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/28/2025 08/29/2025 18.50 1
11/29/2023 11/29/2023 12.00 1
02/28/2023 03/02/2023 18.75 1
09/21/2022 09/22/2022 19.00 1
04/14/2020 04/14/2020 9.00 1
02/19/2019 02/20/2019 7.00 1
07/03/2018 07/03/2018 1.00 1
06/18/2018 06/19/2018 4.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902482
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Stone NEC
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.3233330, -104.5408330
Nearest TownRoswell

Related Mines

Felix Pit
Hagerman, NM., Chaves County, NM
224 violations Abandoned
WAIDE SAND & GRAVEL
ROSWELL, Chaves County, NM
136 violations Active
Valentine Pit
CarlsbaD, Eddy County, NM
113 violations Abandoned
Carlsbad Airport Pit
Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM
86 violations Active
Roswell Pit
ROSWELL, Chaves County, NM
84 violations Active
Boyd Pit
CARLSBAD, Eddy County, NM
81 violations Active
Travelstead
Carlsbad, NM, Eddy County, NM
79 violations Active
Chance Materials
Hagerman, Chaves County, NM
73 violations Abandoned

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Rio Felix have?

Rio Felix has 18 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Rio Felix?

Rio Felix is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Roswell, Chaves County, NM. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Rio Felix?

According to MSHA records, Rio Felix has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Rio Felix?

Rio Felix is operated by United Materials, LLP and controlled by GMS Inc; David Shoup. MSHA Mine ID: 2902482.