Key Takeaway

TMR Pit is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Des Moines, Union County, NM. It has 36 violations on record (6 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by B T U Block & Concrete Inc.

TMR Pit

Active Surface Stone

Operator: B T U Block & Concrete Inc

Controller: Buddy Sonchar

Location: Des Moines, Union County, NM

Employees: 4

36
Violations
6
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/25/2026 56.23004(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/25/2026 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
07/31/2025 56.9300(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
07/08/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
07/08/2025 56.20008(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
02/11/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/11/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/10/2025 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/15/2023 56.12030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/04/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/16/2020 46.4(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
01/29/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
10/19/2016 56.11003 S&S HighNegligence $413
10/19/2016 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
02/18/2016 56.14100(c) S&S HighNegligence $243
02/18/2016 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/17/2014 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/17/2014 56.12001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/17/2014 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $108
07/10/2013 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/03/2026 0.00 0
02/25/2026 03/02/2026 7.50 1
07/31/2025 08/01/2025 13.25 1
07/08/2025 07/08/2025 6.50 1
03/03/2025 03/04/2025 8.75 1
02/10/2025 02/11/2025 19.00 1
11/16/2023 11/16/2023 11.00 1
02/14/2023 02/15/2023 15.75 1
09/14/2022 09/14/2022 2.75 1
11/03/2020 11/04/2020 8.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2902337
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Basalt
Employees4
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates36.8200000, -103.8841670
Nearest TownDes Moines

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does TMR Pit have?

TMR Pit has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 6 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is TMR Pit?

TMR Pit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Des Moines, Union County, NM. It currently has 4 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at TMR Pit?

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

Who operates TMR Pit?

TMR Pit is operated by B T U Block & Concrete Inc and controlled by Buddy Sonchar. MSHA Mine ID: 2902337.