Key Takeaway
Spur Pit #3 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Big Spring, Borden County, TX. It has 27 violations on record (5 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Silver Spur Energy Services, Inc.
Spur Pit #3
Operator: Silver Spur Energy Services, Inc
Controller: Sterling L Miller
Location: Big Spring, Borden County, TX
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 27 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 | 56.4201(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/15/2024 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/15/2024 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/19/2023 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/19/2023 | 46.3(g) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 09/19/2023 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/08/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,089 |
| 09/08/2021 | 56.18002(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 09/08/2021 | 46.5(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/26/2019 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/26/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 08/21/2019 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 08/21/2019 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
Inspections
View all 12 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/14/2025 | 17.25 | 1 |
| 10/28/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/21/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/14/2024 | 03/15/2024 | 0.25 | 1 |
| 09/19/2023 | 09/20/2023 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 09/19/2022 | 09/19/2022 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 09/13/2021 | 09/16/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/07/2021 | 09/08/2021 | 14.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Spur Pit #3 have?
Spur Pit #3 has 27 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.
What type of mine is Spur Pit #3?
Spur Pit #3 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Big Spring, Borden County, TX. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Spur Pit #3?
According to MSHA records, Spur Pit #3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Spur Pit #3?
Spur Pit #3 is operated by Silver Spur Energy Services, Inc and controlled by Sterling L Miller. MSHA Mine ID: 4105401.