Mining Incidents

Arkhola Dredge & Plant Metal/Non-Metal

ARKHOLA · Surface
Controlled by CRH PLC
Van Buren, Crawford County, AR  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0300379

Arkhola Dredge & Plant has $27K in proposed MSHA penalties and $429 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
27
Years on record
1988–2026
Latest incident
May 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
144
citations
18
significant & substantial
$26,751
proposed penalties
$26,322
paid to date
98% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $429 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
60
inspections on record
1,483
inspection hours
9.7
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.
144 citations across 1,483 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Arkhola Dredge & Plant has $27K in proposed MSHA penalties and $429 outstanding across 2 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.
$27K
proposed penalties
$27K
current assessed
$26K
paid to date
$429
outstanding
141 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-01-13.
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 14,512 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 16,202 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 17,071 1 0 58.6
2025 Q1 14,834 1 0 67.4
2024 Q4 16,001 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 17,370 5 0 287.9
2024 Q2 19,544 1 0 51.2
2024 Q1 17,304 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 17,249 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 19,453 9 0 462.7
2023 Q2 21,569 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 17,267 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 18,059 3 0 166.1
2022 Q3 18,575 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 16,795 6 1 357.2
2022 Q1 16,666 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 16,886 9 5 533.0
2021 Q3 16,676 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 16,024 2 0 124.8
2021 Q1 12,313 1 0 81.2
2020 Q4 13,202 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 12,407 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 13,503 2 0 148.1
2020 Q1 14,090 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 12,904 5 0 387.5
2019 Q3 14,647 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 14,713 1 0 68.0
2019 Q1 13,759 1 0 72.7
2018 Q4 11,589 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 14,411 1 0 69.4
2018 Q2 14,105 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 13,231 1 0 75.6
2017 Q4 14,347 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 14,346 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 14,583 3 0 205.7
2017 Q1 14,904 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 13,271 1 0 75.4
2016 Q3 15,686 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 15,211 1 0 65.7
2016 Q1 13,873 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 8,109 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 12,602 3 0 238.1
2015 Q2 12,452 3 1 240.9
2015 Q1 12,490 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 14,017 4 0 285.4
2014 Q3 14,352 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 13,786 2 0 145.1
2014 Q1 12,470 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 10,827 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 13,204 1 0 75.7
2013 Q2 12,265 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 10,901 2 0 183.5
2012 Q4 9,206 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 10,642 4 0 375.9
2012 Q2 10,673 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 10,180 3 0 294.7
2011 Q4 8,648 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 10,538 2 0 189.8
2011 Q2 10,057 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 10,583 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 10,384 2 0 192.6
2010 Q3 10,617 2 0 188.4
2010 Q2 8,825 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 7,879 1 1 126.9
2009 Q4 9,506 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 11,352 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 12,235 4 3 326.9
2009 Q1 16,153 2 0 123.8
2008 Q4 13,253 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 13,935 3 1 215.3
2008 Q2 14,134 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 13,623 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 14,665 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 15,183 1 1 65.9
2007 Q2 14,988 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 16,912 12 0 709.6
2006 Q4 16,832 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 16,006 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 15,954 5 1 313.4
2006 Q1 16,478 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 16,282 4 0 245.7
2005 Q3 17,310 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 17,398 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 16,018 5 1 312.1
2004 Q4 15,440 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 17,612 3 0 170.3
2004 Q2 17,328 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 17,238 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 17,649 4 1 226.6
2003 Q3 17,457 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 17,702 1 0 56.5
2003 Q1 15,440 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 15,069 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 13,971 1 0 71.6
2002 Q2 17,706 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 13,172 2 0 151.8
2001 Q4 13,365 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 13,743 8 2 582.1
2001 Q2 13,927 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 13,788 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 13,711 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 13,995 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 13,893 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 13,577 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

27 on file

2026 · 2 incidents

May 29, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
ARKHOLA · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Patient states EE was bending over with a caulking gun to patch a hole, when EE "tweaked" EE's lower back. Strain with RICE method and OTC medications.

May 28, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that EE was wearing EE's safety glasses and hard hat while working. When EE took off EE's hard hat, something fell off on top EE's eyelashes. Foreign object in eye.

2024 · 3 incidents

July 30, 2024 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt that was positioned on the ground. The safety knife slipped and contacted EE's right leg causing a laceration to EE's right calf muscle, resulting in stitches. Full duty, same day.

March 12, 2024 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to pick up a tie-off rope to secure a barge. When EE went to put it on EE's shoulder, EE felt intense pain in lower back and groin. EE is being referred for an ultrasound to rule out a possible hernia; placed on restricted duty until confirmation from ultrasound.

February 7, 2024 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee palletizing bags; felt discomfort in abdomen on 2/7/24. EE did not notify supervisor until 2/13/24 when discomfort increased while moving bags of sand. Employee was seen by an occupational physician on 2/13/24. EE was placed on precautionary lifting restrictions of 5 lbs. pending the results of the ultrasound. No physical signs of hernia present during initial exam.

2023 · 1 incident

May 26, 2023 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
ARKHOLA · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning rust/debris from floor in the engine room. The generator kicked on and exhaust air stirred up dust, causing irritation to left eye. Employee sought medical attention on 5-27-23 after irritation persisted overnight; no foreign objects were found to be in the eye: however, the DR prescribed an Rx antibiotic eye drop as a precautionary measure.

2022 · 1 incident

August 10, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employees were removing an inspection cover plate for the dredge pump. The plate slid and struck the employee in the right hand / fifth finger, causing a fracture.

2021 · 1 incident

December 10, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While replacing ladder cable, injured employee was instructing another employee on how to pull cable off of the drum of the winch. They were at the end of the cable where it attaches to the drum and the injured employee was standing by to secure the component that attaches the cable to the winch. The cable became free and struck the employee on the chin, causing a small laceration.

2010 · 1 incident

July 23, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was working on the feed plate on the gravel plant screen. He was using a drive ratchet to tighten the bolts on the plate. The bolt slipped causing the ratchet to strike the employee under the chin. The strike resulted in a laceration approximately one inch long and 1/4 inch deep.

2007 · 3 incidents

October 8, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a 2 lbs hammer hitting a chisel to remove a pin on a master lock on tracks for dozer. Metal object entered left upper leg.

July 10, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling out a conveyor pit. Employee got a lumbar strain from bending and twisting. This employee works for a temporary agency by the name of CFSI.

June 18, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
ARKHOLA · Struck against stationary object

Employee was tightening bolts on a screen bearing and cut his right index finger on a wire holding the socket on a 1" impact wrench.

2006 · 1 incident

July 31, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall down stairs

Employee was going down the stairs at the industrial sand plant and tripped on the step.

2003 · 1 incident

November 19, 2003 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
ARKHOLA · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMPLOYEE IS NOW (5/25/04) REPORTING AN INJURY THAT HAPPENED ON 11/19/03. HE ORIGINALLY SAID A COW STEPPED ON HIS HAND AND CLAIMED IT ON HIS INSURANCE. HE QUIT 5/13/04 AND HAS AN ATTORNEY. HE NOW CLAIMS HE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROLLER AND CONVEYOR SKIRT.

1999 · 1 incident

March 4, 1999 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HOOKED THE CABLE FROM THE WINCH TO THE CABLE AND TIGHTENED THE CABLE WHEN THE CABLE TIGHTENED THE WINCH BASE WELD BROKE AND THE BASEHIT THE EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT.

1998 · 1 incident

April 24, 1998 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
ARKHOLA · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE PUT HER FINGER ON MOVING BELT TO BRUSH SAND OFF. ARM WAS CAUGHT & PULLED INTO MOVING HEAD PULLEY.

1997 · 2 incidents

July 30, 1997 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS EXITING THE ENGINE ROOM ON THE DREDGE & HIS ANKLE GAVE WAS. HE FELL & SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

February 10, 1997 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SET DOWN A METAL SAW HORSE TO TURN ON A LIGHT. THE SAW HORSE FELL OVER & SMASHED HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER

1996 · 3 incidents

August 12, 1996 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE SWING LINE SHEAVE WAS WEDGED IN THE DIGGER HOIST CHAINS AND WHEN THE EMPLOYEE KNOCKED IT LOOSE, IT HIT HIM IN THE LEG.

July 22, 1996 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Struck against stationary object

EE GRABBED TOP OF CARGO BOX TO KEEP FROM FALLING DOWN AND CUT HIS HAND ON A PIECE OF SHARP METAL ON THE BOX.

February 9, 1996 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CABLE AND SHEAVE ON THE DREDGE. HAS BEEN TOLD NOT TO TOUCH CABLE WITHOUT TELLING SOMEONE NO BROKEN BONE. SKIN WAS TAKEN OFF TIPS OF THREE MIDDLE FINGER.

1994 · 1 incident

March 24, 1994 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A ROLL OF CONVEYOR BELT WITH A CABLE. THE CABLE CAME LOOSE AND THE PIPE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CONVEYOR ROLL CAME OUT AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST.

1991 · 2 incidents

March 5, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ARKHOLA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING DOWN A BOOM CHAIN AND THE LEVERAGE BAR SLIPPED OFF THE HANDLE AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

February 12, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
ARKHOLA · Struck by flying object

EMPL CUTTING CABLE OUT OF CUTTERHEAD WITH TORCH SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP UNDER SAFETY GLASSES INTO EYE.

1990 · 2 incidents

September 20, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ARKHOLA · Fall from piled material

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF AN 8" CONCRETE SLAB AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

June 21, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE ANCHOR FOR THE DREDGE AND GOT HIS LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN CABLE AND BIT.

1988 · 1 incident

March 30, 1988 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ARKHOLA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS H ELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CARRY A SCREEN MOTOR UP THE STRAIRS & SPRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE

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