Key Takeaway

Yarber FM821 Clay Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Big Spring, Howard County, TX. It has 13 violations on record (2 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by West Texas Rock Resources, LLC.

Yarber FM821 Clay Pit

Intermittent Surface Nonmetal

Operator: West Texas Rock Resources, LLC

Controller: Randall D Smith

Location: Big Spring, Howard County, TX

Employees: 2

13
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/11/2025 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
09/05/2024 56.4100 S&S ModNegligence $161
09/05/2024 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
09/19/2023 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/19/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/19/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
09/19/2023 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $232
09/19/2023 56.14101(a)(2) S&S ModNegligence $346
01/15/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
03/02/2021 56.18012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/02/2021 50.30-1(g)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/13/2019 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
12/19/2017 56.20008(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $118

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/11/2025 03/13/2025 4.50 1
09/10/2024 09/10/2024 0.00 0
09/05/2024 09/06/2024 0.00 0
09/19/2023 09/22/2023 0.00 0
08/17/2022 08/17/2022 4.75 1
03/01/2022 03/02/2022 2.50 1
03/02/2021 03/02/2021 8.75 1
07/01/2020 07/01/2020 7.50 1
04/18/2019 04/19/2019 5.00 1
02/13/2019 02/14/2019 16.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4105201
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionClay, Ceramic, Refractory Mnls.
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.3047220, -101.2380560
Nearest TownBig Spring

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Yarber FM821 Clay Pit have?

Yarber FM821 Clay Pit has 13 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Yarber FM821 Clay Pit?

Yarber FM821 Clay Pit is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Big Spring, Howard County, TX. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Yarber FM821 Clay Pit?

According to MSHA records, Yarber FM821 Clay Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Yarber FM821 Clay Pit?

Yarber FM821 Clay Pit is operated by West Texas Rock Resources, LLC and controlled by Randall D Smith. MSHA Mine ID: 4105201.