Key Takeaway

Tecolote Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Las Vegas NM, San Miguel County, NM. It has 49 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Howard's Sand & Gravel.

Tecolote Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Howard's Sand & Gravel

Controller: Eric Knezevich

Location: Las Vegas NM, San Miguel County, NM

Employees: 3

49
Violations
8
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/26/2025 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/26/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/18/2023 56.14130(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/20/2022 56.18002(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
12/20/2022 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $232
12/20/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $232
09/21/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/21/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
09/20/2022 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $321
11/17/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/17/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/17/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/17/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/17/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/17/2020 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
12/18/2017 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/25/2025 08/26/2025 0.00 0
10/31/2023 10/31/2023 2.00 1
10/18/2023 10/18/2023 6.00 1
12/20/2022 12/22/2022 18.25 1
09/20/2022 09/21/2022 4.75 1
12/21/2020 12/23/2020 13.50 1
11/16/2020 11/18/2020 20.50 1
10/29/2019 10/31/2019 0.00 0
02/07/2019 02/07/2019 6.00 1
02/14/2018 02/15/2018 4.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2901119
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.4575000, -105.2750000
Nearest TownLas Vegas NM

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Tecolote Pit have?

Tecolote Pit has 49 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Tecolote Pit?

Tecolote Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Las Vegas NM, San Miguel County, NM. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Tecolote Pit?

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

Who operates Tecolote Pit?

Tecolote Pit is operated by Howard's Sand & Gravel and controlled by Eric Knezevich. MSHA Mine ID: 2901119.