Key Takeaway
Tommy Blankenship Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in LA LUZ, Otero County, NM. It has 59 violations on record (8 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Tommy Blankenship Sand & Gravel.
Tommy Blankenship Pit
Operator: Tommy Blankenship Sand & Gravel
Controller: Tommy J Blankenship
Location: LA LUZ, Otero County, NM
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 59 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 56.18010 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 07/01/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/01/2025 | 56.14103(c)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/01/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2024 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $366 |
| 07/24/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/15/2023 | 46.9 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/15/2023 | 46.5(c)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $159 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 08/15/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 01/26/2022 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 01/11/2021 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $202 |
| 01/11/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 01/11/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/04/2020 | 46.8(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $137 |
| 09/04/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 11/02/2017 | 56.14115 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Inspections
View all 57 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/31/2025 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 06/30/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 12/17/2024 | 12/18/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/12/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 07/24/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 11/01/2023 | 11/01/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 08/14/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 01/26/2022 | 01/28/2022 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 01/11/2021 | 01/14/2021 | 20.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Tommy Blankenship Pit have?
Tommy Blankenship Pit has 59 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 Tommy Blankenship Pit?
Tommy Blankenship Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in LA LUZ, Otero County, NM. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Tommy Blankenship Pit?
According to MSHA records, Tommy Blankenship Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Tommy Blankenship Pit?
Tommy Blankenship Pit is operated by Tommy Blankenship Sand & Gravel and controlled by Tommy J Blankenship. MSHA Mine ID: 2901894.