Key Takeaway
Skyhigh Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Mexia, Limestone County, TX. It has 125 violations on record (21 S&S) and $18K in proposed penalties. Operated by Knife River Corporation-South.
Skyhigh Pit
Operator: Knife River Corporation-South
Controller: Knife River Corporation
Location: Mexia, Limestone County, TX
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 125 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 56.12016 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 56.14201(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 50.10(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/21/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 10/16/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/16/2025 | 46.7 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 09/22/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/22/2025 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/15/2023 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 11/16/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/10/2022 | 56.14132(b)(1)(i) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/30/2021 | 56.14101(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/30/2021 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $202 |
| 03/08/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/11/2020 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/11/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/11/2020 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2019 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/10/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/05/2017 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 64d restricted |
| 01/30/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/25/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/29/2009 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 1d lost |
| 08/31/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 19d lost, 51d restricted |
| 01/10/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 7d lost, 8d restricted |
| 04/05/2000 | EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
Inspections
View all 72 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 02/21/2026 | 20.50 | 1 | |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 18.50 | 1 |
| 10/30/2025 | 10/31/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 10/16/2025 | 10/17/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/23/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 04/16/2025 | 04/17/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/08/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 05/08/2024 | 05/09/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/14/2023 | 11/15/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Skyhigh Pit have?
Skyhigh Pit has 125 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $18K.
What type of mine is Skyhigh Pit?
Skyhigh Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Mexia, Limestone County, TX. It currently has 11 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Skyhigh Pit?
According to MSHA records, Skyhigh Pit has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Skyhigh Pit?
Skyhigh Pit is operated by Knife River Corporation-South and controlled by Knife River Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4103931.