Key Takeaway
WTRR Pieper Clay Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Blackwell, Nolan County, TX. It has 64 violations on record (8 S&S) and $14K in proposed penalties. Operated by West Texas Rock Resources LLC.
WTRR Pieper Clay Pit
Operator: West Texas Rock Resources LLC
Controller: Randall D Smith
Location: Blackwell, Nolan County, TX
Employees: 2
Recent Violations
View all 64 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | 56.14209(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 03/27/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.14107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/08/2024 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/25/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $143 |
| 09/20/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 09/20/2022 | 56.4200(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 07/07/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/07/2021 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/07/2021 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
Inspections
View all 44 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2025 | 03/28/2025 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 05/20/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 05/08/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 08/22/2023 | 08/25/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2022 | 09/26/2022 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 07/06/2021 | 07/07/2021 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 09/10/2019 | 09/11/2019 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 08/22/2018 | 08/23/2018 | 29.00 | 1 |
| 08/02/2017 | 08/03/2017 | 14.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does WTRR Pieper Clay Pit have?
WTRR Pieper Clay Pit has 64 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14K.
What type of mine is WTRR Pieper Clay Pit?
WTRR Pieper Clay Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Blackwell, Nolan County, TX. It currently has 2 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at WTRR Pieper Clay Pit?
According to MSHA records, WTRR Pieper Clay Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates WTRR Pieper Clay Pit?
WTRR Pieper Clay Pit is operated by West Texas Rock Resources LLC and controlled by Randall D Smith. MSHA Mine ID: 4101225.