Key Takeaway

Swift Pit is a temporarily idled surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alamosa, Alamosa County, CO. It has 116 violations on record (27 S&S) and $28K in proposed penalties. Operated by Southwest Ready Mix Inc.

Swift Pit

Temporarily Idled Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Southwest Ready Mix Inc

Controller: Estate of Henry T. Southway Jr.

Location: Alamosa, Alamosa County, CO

Employees: 4

116
Violations
27
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$28K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/22/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
07/22/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/29/2023 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/03/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
04/14/2022 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $155
07/06/2021 56.15003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.20003(a) S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.18002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
07/06/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/11/2025 08/11/2025 7.50 1
07/22/2024 07/22/2024 2.50 1
04/30/2024 05/01/2024 6.00 1
02/21/2024 02/21/2024 10.00 1
10/03/2023 10/03/2023 8.25 1
08/28/2023 08/29/2023 16.00 1
08/01/2022 08/04/2022 33.00 1
04/14/2022 04/14/2022 3.50 1
07/06/2021 07/07/2021 30.00 1
10/16/2019 10/16/2019 24.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0503992
Mine TypeSurface
StatusTemporarily Idled
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees4
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4947220, -105.8244440
Nearest TownAlamosa

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Swift Pit have?

Swift Pit has 116 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $28K.

What type of mine is Swift Pit?

Swift Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Alamosa, Alamosa County, CO. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Swift Pit?

According to MSHA records, Swift Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Swift Pit?

Swift Pit is operated by Southwest Ready Mix Inc and controlled by Estate of Henry T. Southway Jr.. MSHA Mine ID: 0503992.