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
Operator: Howard's Sand & Gravel
Controller: Eric Knezevich
Location: Las Vegas NM, San Miguel County, NM
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 49 →| 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
View all 44 →| 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 |
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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.