Establishment profile
RIO GRANDE ROCK INC
2465 LAKESIDE DRIVE, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88011
Operated by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 1 of 1,605 establishments
Summary
RIO GRANDE ROCK INC has accumulated 6 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $2,100 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 9,707 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 82nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 25 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
RIO GRANDE ROCK INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 6 distinct standards shown · 6 citations in this view · $2,100 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers. Peer group: 9,707 employers. This establishment has 6 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for RIO GRANDE ROCK INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for RIO GRANDE ROCK INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 25+ years. Most recent activity: 25 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for RIO GRANDE ROCK INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NM — for BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 92 citations · 28S&S · 92 contractor · $14,643 proposed / $14,643 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6468758 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| 6463119 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 6463118 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | May 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $946 | $946 |
| 7892589 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $700 | $700 |
| 7892588 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $700 | $700 |
| 7892587 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $500 | $500 |
| 6468760 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 6215483 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $375 | $375 |
| 6215482 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $375 | $375 |
| 6204592 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Sep 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $196 | $196 |
| 6468761 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6244216 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Feb 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 6235166 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | May 2004 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $154 | $154 |
| 6463055 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 6463054 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 6463053 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 6463052 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 7874904 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 6243662 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 6235147 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Dec 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $135 | $135 |
| 8614317 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 8614316 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 6468715 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Oct 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 6463117 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | May 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 7892790 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Aug 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 7892788 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Aug 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 7892786 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Aug 2000 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $113 | $113 |
| 6244816 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $107 | $107 |
| 6245120 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $107 | $107 |
| 6243659 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $107 | $107 |
| 8614323 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8614322 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8614321 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8614320 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8614319 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8614318 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8614315 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2011 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6468717 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6468716 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6468714 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6468713 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Oct 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6227224 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jul 2009 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7874905 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7874903 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2008 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7874902 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7874901 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Apr 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855297 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855296 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855295 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855294 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855293 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855292 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855291 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7855290 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Jan 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6215564 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Aug 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6215563 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Aug 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6215562 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Aug 2007 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6244818 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $76 | $76 |
| 6244817 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Aug 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $76 | $76 |
| 7883974 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2000 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 6215485 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6215484 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6215481 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Dec 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6243664 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6243663 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6243661 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6243660 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6243658 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock LLC | Feb 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6244217 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Feb 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6244215 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Feb 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6235148 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Dec 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6228829 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6222906 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jun 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6222905 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jun 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6201989 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | May 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892586 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892584 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892583 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892582 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892581 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892580 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892579 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892578 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892577 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892576 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892575 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892574 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2001 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892791 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892789 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7892787 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Aug 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7883973 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2000 | — | No | LowNegligence | $55 | $55 |
| 7883972 | Mossman Quarry Dona Ana, NM contractor: Rio Grande Rock Inc | Jan 2000 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for RIO GRANDE ROCK INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for RIO GRANDE ROCK INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for RIO GRANDE ROCK INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for RIO GRANDE ROCK INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-11 | Planned | 6 | 5 | $2,100 | |
| 1998-03-11 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
RIO GRANDE ROCK INC is one of 1,605 establishments rolled up under the parent organization BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC across all 1,605 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- JOHNS MANVILLEMACON, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLE, INC.BERLIN, NJ — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLESOUTH GATE, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- UNION TANK CAR CO.MARION, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- ACME BRICK COMPANYMALVERN, AR — 3 federal enforcement records
- SEE'S CANDIES, INC.SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 3 federal enforcement records
- PCC AIRFOILS, LLCDOUGLAS, GA — 3 federal enforcement records
- TITANIUM METALS CORPORATIONHENDERSON, NV — 3 federal enforcement records
- JOHNS MANVILLE, INC.ETOWAH, TN — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC locationsParent rollup
- Employers in NMState-wide enforcement data
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on RIO GRANDE ROCK INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC, which operates 1,605 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is RIO GRANDE ROCK INC's OSHA violation history?
- RIO GRANDE ROCK INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 6 violations and $2,100 in total penalties.