Key Takeaway
Torres Pit is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in El Prado, Taos County, NM. It has 13 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Taos Gravel Products.
Torres Pit
Operator: Taos Gravel Products
Controller: Joel M Perovich
Location: El Prado, Taos County, NM
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 13 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/17/2024 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/17/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 01/17/2024 | 46.4(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $376 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 12/14/2022 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 09/14/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/21/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/03/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/27/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 7 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 15.50 | 1 |
| 01/17/2024 | 01/18/2024 | 21.50 | 1 |
| 12/14/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 09/14/2022 | 09/14/2022 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 04/21/2021 | 04/22/2021 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 06/03/2020 | 06/04/2020 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 08/27/2019 | 08/28/2019 | 14.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Torres Pit have?
Torres Pit has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.
What type of mine is Torres Pit?
Torres Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in El Prado, Taos County, NM. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Torres Pit?
According to MSHA records, Torres Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Torres Pit?
Torres Pit is operated by Taos Gravel Products and controlled by Joel M Perovich. MSHA Mine ID: 2902489.