Mining Incidents

Carlsbad Airport Pit Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by GMS Inc; David Shoup
Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2900885

Carlsbad Airport Pit has $17K in proposed MSHA penalties and $151 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
14
Years on record
1983–2025
Latest incident
Aug 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2002
86
citations
16
significant & substantial
$17,245
proposed penalties
$17,094
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $151 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
48
inspections on record
563
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 563 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Carlsbad Airport Pit has $17K in proposed MSHA penalties and $151 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$17K
proposed penalties
$17K
current assessed
$17K
paid to date
$151
outstanding
85 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-03-03.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 6,996 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 7,056 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 7,348 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 9,543 5 0 523.9
2024 Q4 8,309 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 8,551 7 1 818.6
2024 Q2 3,552 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 8,757 0 0 0.0
Show 68 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 5,347 11 1 2057.2
2023 Q3 7,356 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 7,035 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 6,589 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 5,400 2 1 370.4
2022 Q3 5,127 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 6,197 6 1 968.2
2022 Q1 5,688 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 6,369 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 6,543 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 6,697 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 5,304 9 0 1696.8
2020 Q4 4,620 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 5,551 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 5,970 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 6,059 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 3,627 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 1,296 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 1,180 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 1,354 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 1,460 2 1 1369.9
2018 Q3 1,242 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 1,230 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 962 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 924 3 1 3246.8
2017 Q3 1,426 1 0 701.3
2017 Q2 1,998 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 5,125 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 1,769 7 3 3957.0
2016 Q3 7,588 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 4,590 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 1,567 3 1 1914.5
2008 Q4 2,880 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 2,684 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 6,678 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 7,420 1 0 134.8
2007 Q4 7,223 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 5,208 5 1 960.1
2007 Q2 4,605 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 1,933 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 0 0 0
2006 Q3 0 0 0
2006 Q2 7,615 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 6,724 1 0 148.7
2005 Q4 6,829 2 1 292.9
2005 Q3 5,418 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 3,260 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 5,388 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 5,508 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 0 0 0
2004 Q2 5,943 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 5,731 7 2 1221.4
2003 Q4 0 0 0
2003 Q3 5,745 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 5,864 3 1 511.6
2003 Q1 5,854 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 5,837 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 10,020 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 9,976 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 7,389 4 1 541.3
2001 Q4 332 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 4,640 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 6 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 35 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 4,205 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 0 0 0
2000 Q2 2,484 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 6,363 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

14 on file

2025 · 3 incidents

August 18, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Materials, LLP · Fall from machine

EE was getting out of EE's excavator and slipped off the machine. EE tried to catch self and fell to the ground. EE's arm and shoulder started to hurt. EE was taken to be seen at a local urgent care clinic.

August 8, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Materials, LLP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was fueling truck and slipped and fell fracturing their #6 rib

January 13, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Materials, LLP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing a pre-op inspection on a mobile screening plant, EE slipped off EE's step because EE's boots were covered in mud. EE caught self from falling but twisted EE's wrist in the process.

2023 · 1 incident

July 12, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
United Materials, LLP · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was prepping for the workday and was seen acting unusual. When approached by a supervisor EE looked as if EE was in pain. Safety responded and learned that EE had heart and previous medical issues. EE was taken to a medical center emergency room and then transferred to a hospital in El Paso. We are waiting for further information.

2020 · 1 incident

July 24, 2020 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United Materials, LLP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was installing a rubber guard. The rubber was too large. Miner is right hand dominant. Miner held the rubber in place with right hand and used a utility knife in left hand to cut the rubber. The knife slipped and cut the middle section of ring finger on right hand. Miner received 3 stitches.

2019 · 1 incident

October 16, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
United Materials, LLP · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing fuses in a loader, EE was in the operator seat. EE grabbed chest and fainted. Co-worker laid EE on the catwalk. Another co-worker called 911. EE woke up before co-worker could start CPR. They met the ambulance near the entrance. EE was treated and released from the Medical Center.

2007 · 2 incidents

October 8, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Armstrong Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

The loader operator was cleaning the feeder on the ramp. When he shifted gears the loader reversed and hit the rear end of a dump truck waiting to be loaded.

October 8, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Armstrong Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

The loader operator was cleaning the feeder on the ramp. When he shifted gears the laoder reversed and hit the rear of a dump truck waiting to be loaded.

2002 · 1 incident

2000 · 1 incident

March 8, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Construction Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS TRYING TO TIGHTENING BOLT ON SCREEN THAT CAME LOOSE. IN ORDER TO GET TO BOLT, HE STEPPED OFF CAT WALK, WITH ONE FOOT ON MOTOR. AS HE WAS TIGHTENING HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE MOTOR, AND F ELL 5 FEET.

1998 · 1 incident

June 15, 1998 NM · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

REPAIRING V BELT ON MOTOR WHEN PERSONNEL REMOVED BRACKET HOLDING MOTOR AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THE SHAFT BROKE THE MOTOR FELL IN INJURED'S ARM.

1993 · 1 incident

July 27, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING OUT DIRT AND ROCK FROM UNDER CONVEYOR (RETURN FROM SIMPLICITY SCREEN) WITH A ROUND POINT SHOVEL, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. EE NOTIFIED HIS SUPERVISOR AND CONTINUED WORKI NG WITH DISCOMFORT. EE CALLED ME ON 7-28-93 AND I TOLD HIM TO CO TO THE HOSPITAL.(E.R.)-BACK SPRAIN.

1992 · 1 incident

September 2, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Armstrong Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED STATES THAT HE WAS HAULING A LOAD OF GRAVEL FROM THE GRAVEL PIT TO THE CRUSHER ON THE HAUL ROAD. HE HIT A LOW SPOT ON THE ROAD CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD ON THE CEILING OF HIS TRU CK. HE FURTHERED STATED THAT HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AND THAT HE WAS GOING APPROX 20 MPH..

1983 · 1 incident

February 14, 1983 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Armstrong Construction Company Inc · Struck by flying object

CRUSHER CONE PLUGGED BY BOARD-ALL CONVEYORS SHUT DOWN-SUBJECT WAS WITH FOREMAN UP ON MACHINE CLEARING CONE-AS WAS GETTING DOWN A PINCHED STONE FLEW LOOSE STRIKING SUBJECT ON CHEEK BONE & BROW BONE.

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