Key Takeaway

Z&T Ranch Sand Plant is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Mentone TX, Loving County, TX. It has 174 violations on record (32 S&S) and $65K in proposed penalties. Operated by Independence TX LLC.

Z&T Ranch Sand Plant

Active Surface Nonmetal

Operator: Independence TX LLC

Controller: Angel I Durrett; David J Durrett

Location: Mentone TX, Loving County, TX

Employees: 35

174
Violations
32
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$65K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/19/2026 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $0
08/25/2025 56.9315 Non-S&S ModNegligence $818
08/25/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $245
03/10/2025 Non-S&S $0
03/10/2025 56.9100(b) S&S ModNegligence $2,312
08/20/2024 56.12021 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
08/20/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/20/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/20/2024 56.12004 S&S LowNegligence $626
08/20/2024 56.12006 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/20/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $189
08/20/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $421
08/20/2024 56.20013 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
08/20/2024 56.16005 Non-S&S ModNegligence $280
08/20/2024 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $421
03/27/2024 56.14112(b) S&S ModNegligence $221
03/27/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/27/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/27/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/27/2024 46.7 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
10/15/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/07/2024 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/08/2024 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted
08/03/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
04/01/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
12/14/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/18/2026 02/20/2026 32.00 1
08/25/2025 08/27/2025 27.00 1
03/10/2025 03/25/2025 17.00 1
02/07/2025 02/16/2025 60.50 1
08/20/2024 08/20/2024 14.50 1
04/16/2024 04/16/2024 1.25 1
03/26/2024 03/28/2024 46.00 2
06/26/2023 07/10/2023 69.00 1
02/27/2023 03/29/2023 66.50 2
10/05/2022 10/05/2022 6.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4105532
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees35
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates31.9877780, -103.5619440
Nearest TownMentone TX

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Z&T Ranch Sand Plant have?

Z&T Ranch Sand Plant has 174 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $65K.

What type of mine is Z&T Ranch Sand Plant?

Z&T Ranch Sand Plant is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Mentone TX, Loving County, TX. It currently has 35 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Z&T Ranch Sand Plant?

According to MSHA records, Z&T Ranch Sand Plant has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Z&T Ranch Sand Plant?

Z&T Ranch Sand Plant is operated by Independence TX LLC and controlled by Angel I Durrett; David J Durrett. MSHA Mine ID: 4105532.