Key Takeaway
Solms Operation is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in New Braunfels, Comal County, TX. It has 35 violations on record (1 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Capitol Aggregates Inc..
Solms Operation
Operator: Capitol Aggregates Inc.
Controller: Zachry Corporation
Location: New Braunfels, Comal County, TX
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 35 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/14/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/14/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/10/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/10/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/10/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/10/2023 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/17/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/17/2022 | 56.14206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/07/2021 | 56.11002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $187 |
| 07/07/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/06/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/09/2021 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/23/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/11/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/03/2019 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | None |
| 08/14/2018 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 24 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 11/05/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 08/06/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 05/02/2024 | 05/03/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/14/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 09/08/2023 | 09/09/2023 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/10/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 05/16/2022 | 05/17/2022 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 01/25/2022 | 01/25/2022 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 07/06/2021 | 07/07/2021 | 14.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Solms Operation have?
Solms Operation has 35 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Solms Operation?
Solms Operation is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in New Braunfels, Comal County, TX. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Solms Operation?
According to MSHA records, Solms Operation has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Solms Operation?
Solms Operation is operated by Capitol Aggregates Inc. and controlled by Zachry Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4105126.