Key Takeaway
Rocks Road Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Yerington, Lyon County, NV. It has 54 violations on record (11 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Desert Engineering.
Rocks Road Pit
Operator: Desert Engineering
Controller: Jim Chico
Location: Yerington, Lyon County, NV
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 54 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 06/03/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 06/03/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/13/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/26/2021 | 46.6 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $260 |
| 09/15/2021 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/15/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/18/2021 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/05/2020 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 06/05/2019 | 56.15004 | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 12/06/2018 | 56.15004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 11/14/2017 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 01/18/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 05/23/2016 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/23/2016 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/04/2016 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 08/19/2015 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/19/2015 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 08/19/2015 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 42 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/03/2025 | 06/03/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 06/04/2024 | 06/06/2024 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 06/13/2023 | 06/13/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/24/2023 | 05/28/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 08/05/2022 | 08/05/2022 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 10/26/2021 | 11/01/2021 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2021 | 09/30/2021 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2021 | 09/15/2021 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 02/17/2021 | 02/22/2021 | 13.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rocks Road Pit have?
Rocks Road Pit has 54 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Rocks Road Pit?
Rocks Road Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Yerington, Lyon County, NV. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rocks Road Pit?
According to MSHA records, Rocks Road Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rocks Road Pit?
Rocks Road Pit is operated by Desert Engineering and controlled by Jim Chico. MSHA Mine ID: 2602591.