Key Takeaway
Telluride Airport Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Telluride, San Miguel County, CO. It has 71 violations on record (24 S&S) and $33K in proposed penalties. Operated by Telluride Stone Company, Inc..
Telluride Airport Pit
Operator: Telluride Stone Company, Inc.
Controller: John B Gallegos
Location: Telluride, San Miguel County, CO
Employees: 14
Recent Violations
View all 71 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 08/04/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/04/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.6132(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.6132(a)(6) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.12006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/05/2024 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/25/2023 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 05/25/2023 | 56.14101(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $5,699 |
| 05/25/2023 | 56.14101(a)(1) | S&S | HighNegligence | $657 |
| 05/09/2023 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/09/2023 | 56.14100(c) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,463 |
| 03/09/2023 | 56.14132(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,463 |
| 06/27/2022 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $980 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 54d lost |
| 06/27/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 175d lost |
| 10/13/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 176d lost |
| 10/03/2017 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/21/2015 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 31 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 09/03/2025 | 09/05/2025 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/04/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | 01/22/2025 | 40.25 | 2 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/20/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 04/12/2023 | 05/31/2023 | 35.00 | 1 |
| 03/08/2023 | 03/14/2023 | 21.00 | 1 |
| 06/27/2022 | 11/07/2022 | 29.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Telluride Airport Pit have?
Telluride Airport Pit has 71 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $33K.
What type of mine is Telluride Airport Pit?
Telluride Airport Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Telluride, San Miguel County, CO. It currently has 14 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Telluride Airport Pit?
According to MSHA records, Telluride Airport Pit has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Telluride Airport Pit?
Telluride Airport Pit is operated by Telluride Stone Company, Inc. and controlled by John B Gallegos. MSHA Mine ID: 0505059.