Key Takeaway

Tome Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belen, Valencia County, NM. It has 77 violations on record (28 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Valley Materials.

Tome Pit

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Valley Materials

Controller: Eric L Gibson

Location: Belen, Valencia County, NM

Employees: 3

77
Violations
28
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/21/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
08/21/2025 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/21/2025 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/17/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/26/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/21/2024 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $164
11/12/2020 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/22/2020 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/09/2019 56.18010 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
07/09/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $121
01/31/2018 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
01/31/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/23/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
02/23/2017 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $116
06/23/2016 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
05/01/2014 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/10/2012 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/10/2012 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
02/10/2012 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/21/2025 08/21/2025 8.25 1
03/21/2025 03/24/2025 19.00 2
06/17/2024 06/17/2024 10.50 1
02/21/2024 02/26/2024 25.75 1
09/17/2023 09/19/2023 13.25 1
09/19/2022 09/20/2022 8.50 1
11/09/2020 11/12/2020 16.00 1
05/05/2020 05/05/2020 3.50 1
04/22/2020 04/23/2020 13.00 1
09/25/2019 09/25/2019 12.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2900426
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates34.6886110, -106.7208330
Nearest TownBelen

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Tome Pit have?

Tome Pit has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is Tome Pit?

Tome Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Belen, Valencia County, NM. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Tome Pit?

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

Who operates Tome Pit?

Tome Pit is operated by Valley Materials and controlled by Eric L Gibson. MSHA Mine ID: 2900426.