Key Takeaway
Steele Ranch is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fort Sumner, De Baca County, NM. It has 31 violations on record (4 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Crushin It, LLC.
Steele Ranch
Operator: Crushin It, LLC
Controller: Josh Z Ashley; Tim L Ashley
Location: Fort Sumner, De Baca County, NM
Employees: 4
Recent Violations
View all 31 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | 56.3130 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/20/2024 | 46.9(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 11/20/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/16/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/14/2023 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/31/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 12/31/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 09/30/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/29/2020 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 04/29/2020 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/16/2020 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/06/2019 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/06/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/06/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/06/2019 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 14 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 01/26/2026 | 14.75 | 1 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/21/2024 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 05/16/2024 | 05/17/2024 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 12/14/2023 | 12/14/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/13/2023 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2022 | 09/15/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/04/2020 | 05/04/2020 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/29/2020 | 04/30/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 04/23/2019 | 05/06/2019 | 12.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Steele Ranch have?
Steele Ranch has 31 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Steele Ranch?
Steele Ranch is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Fort Sumner, De Baca County, NM. It currently has 4 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Steele Ranch?
According to MSHA records, Steele Ranch has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Steele Ranch?
Steele Ranch is operated by Crushin It, LLC and controlled by Josh Z Ashley; Tim L Ashley. MSHA Mine ID: 2902458.