Mining Incidents

BENTON CO STONE INC Metal/Non-Metal

Gravette, Benton County, AR  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0301730

BENTON CO STONE INC has $109K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 11 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
24
Years on record
1997–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
295
citations
67
significant & substantial
$109,234
proposed penalties
$82,805
paid to date
76% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $26,429 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
78
inspections on record
1,739
inspection hours
17.0
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.
295 citations across 1,739 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

BENTON CO STONE INC has $109K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 11 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.
$109K
proposed penalties
$83K
current assessed
$83K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
287 assessments are final orders; 11 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-11-18.
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 15,419 1 0 64.9
2025 Q3 14,451 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 15,136 9 1 594.6
2025 Q1 14,553 3 1 206.1
2024 Q4 13,675 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 13,823 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 13,836 6 1 433.7
2024 Q1 12,520 0 0 0.0
Show 95 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 11,062 13 3 1175.2
2023 Q3 11,433 2 0 174.9
2023 Q2 13,067 10 1 765.3
2023 Q1 10,779 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 11,817 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 12,843 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 12,777 6 2 469.6
2022 Q1 12,172 7 2 575.1
2021 Q4 14,061 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 14,893 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 19,601 2 1 102.0
2021 Q1 15,876 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 21,787 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 19,778 10 3 505.6
2020 Q2 19,386 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 18,706 4 2 213.8
2019 Q4 18,476 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 15,775 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 13,745 2 0 145.5
2019 Q1 12,402 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 17,085 4 0 234.1
2018 Q3 18,524 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 18,301 9 1 491.8
2018 Q1 17,729 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 20,126 3 2 149.1
2017 Q3 21,462 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 21,359 4 0 187.3
2017 Q1 20,553 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 18,759 5 1 266.5
2016 Q3 20,424 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 18,730 5 0 267.0
2016 Q1 16,299 8 3 490.8
2015 Q4 19,363 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 17,187 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 16,870 6 3 355.7
2015 Q1 13,357 2 1 149.7
2014 Q4 16,072 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 15,302 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 16,354 7 1 428.0
2014 Q1 12,670 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 15,461 8 1 517.4
2013 Q3 14,757 8 2 542.1
2013 Q2 11,778 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 13,158 8 3 608.0
2012 Q4 7,840 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 13,774 1 0 72.6
2012 Q2 13,338 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 11,478 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 14,070 3 1 213.2
2011 Q3 16,223 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 14,456 4 0 276.7
2011 Q1 10,687 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 15,252 3 0 196.7
2010 Q3 12,941 6 2 463.6
2010 Q2 13,378 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 12,885 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 13,563 5 0 368.7
2009 Q3 11,054 3 0 271.4
2009 Q2 12,065 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 11,668 3 0 257.1
2008 Q4 11,673 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 10,987 4 0 364.1
2008 Q2 12,692 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 13,392 2 0 149.3
2007 Q4 14,622 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 16,047 14 2 872.4
2007 Q2 16,207 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 17,640 6 0 340.1
2006 Q4 20,349 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 20,668 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 19,871 2 0 100.6
2006 Q1 19,873 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 25,744 3 0 116.5
2005 Q3 26,069 3 0 115.1
2005 Q2 21,573 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 20,939 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 21,022 25 14 1189.2
2004 Q3 23,862 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 15,260 16 2 1048.5
2004 Q1 9,336 8 2 856.9
2003 Q4 10,490 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 3,470 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 10,260 11 2 1072.1
2003 Q1 9,562 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 9,162 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 10,901 7 1 642.1
2002 Q2 9,545 5 3 523.8
2001 Q4 11,682 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 9,445 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 8,874 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 8,908 4 2 449.0
2000 Q4 11,826 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 12,167 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 9,466 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 9,501 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

24 on file

2026 · 1 incident

February 3, 2026 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping up onto a sky trac (approximately 24 inches high) when they slipped and fell backwards.

2025 · 2 incidents

April 10, 2025 AR · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Injured EE(1) instructed EE(2)(Tower Operator) to bump the conveyor on to dislodge a rock. EE(1) had gone back to the tail-pulley and after the "bump" saw a rock and reached in to remove it, at that moment EE(2) "bumped" the conveyor again, pinching EE(1)'s left index finger in the pulley.

January 2, 2025 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning threads on a bolt using an impact-wrench and an open-end wrench along with penetrating oil when open-end wrench slipped in hand under power from impact wrench striking the face

2023 · 1 incident

December 14, 2023 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking down steps, missed a step, grabbed with left hand and strained left shoulder. No lost time on medical diagnosis until 1/2/2024 when they went on light duty. On 2/6/2024 had an MRI and was diagnosed with left pectoral tear and opted for surgery.

2022 · 1 incident

June 30, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by flying object

Pulling large spring loaded lever to disconnect power to Crsh020 when hand slipped off lever striking employee in the bottom of the chin.

2021 · 1 incident

February 1, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was changing cutting edge on a bobcat WL130 put EE's hand under bolt to engage in lock when it spun and it cut EE's index and mid fingers. 12 stitches were necessary to fix.

2017 · 1 incident

February 22, 2017 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee parked the loader, dismounted and stepped into an impression in the ground. Employee twisted left ankle.

2015 · 1 incident

June 10, 2015 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting conv. belt with razor knife. Knife slipped and cut leg. Made small cut on left leg. Dr. put one staple in it.

2014 · 1 incident

October 13, 2014 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was checking breaker box. It blew up on him.

2012 · 2 incidents

August 21, 2012 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting a piece of conveyor belt with a box knife, the knife slipped and cut his arm requiring seven stitches.

June 1, 2012 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

While putting the bed pin into an end dump truck, the injured lacerated his finger requiring 3 stitches.

2007 · 1 incident

July 17, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing screens and bumped his elbow. Employer was notified on 7/19/07.

2006 · 2 incidents

August 2, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A boulder got stuck in the jaw crusher. Employee attempted to pull the boulder free with a log chain and loader. When employee attempted to hook the chain, the boulder slipped, pinning him between the jaw and the boulder.

June 12, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was going up steps at the jaw. A rock rolled down the jaw belt and fell off the belt. The rock hit the employee in the back.

2005 · 2 incidents

October 8, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was welding on a plate of steel. He leaned on the plate and got a splinter of metal in his elbow. He removed it with his finger. There were no witnesses to this incident, and the employee did not report it to his supervisor until 10/13/05.

March 18, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck by falling object

While helping another ee to raise and lock up the hinged radiator on a skid steer loader to allow adding oil to the engine, it accidently got dropped onto the injured'd finger and pinched it. The finger was bandaged by the doctor. No stitches or broken bones, just lost time and prescription.

2004 · 4 incidents

October 29, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING A 773 BOBCAT TO HELP FREE A FORKLIFT THAT WAS STUCK, THE INJURED STRAINED HIS BACK REQUIRING A PRESCRIPTION FOR MEDICATION AND ONE DAY MISSED WORK.

October 13, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Fall down stairs

While descending the stairs, he missed a step and slid on his backside until he came to rest at the bottom.

September 28, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After filling water truck, employee slipped while climbing into truck and injured left ankle.

June 24, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

While traveling up a ramp on a crane, ee lost traction and coulnt regain it. Crane was backed 20' into the berm & left rear wheel rolled up on the berm tipping the crane over and threw ee thru the window open top cab roof that was in an open position. crane is a front wheel drive with non rops cab and no seat belt

1998 · 3 incidents

September 18, 1998 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Benton County Stone Co Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SHOVELING ROCK FOR A FEW MINUTES. STARTED FEELING BAD SO AN AMBULANCE WAS CALLED.

July 13, 1998 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RUNNING DOZER WHEN A ROCK GOT BETWEEN TRACKS. HE TRIED TO PRY IT OUT WITH A BAR AND SLIPPED AND JAMMED HIS HAND INTO TRACK.

1997 · 1 incident

November 13, 1997 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benton County Stone Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER FROM CRUSHER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE LADDER. HE PUT ALL OF HIS BODY WEIGHT ON HIS SHOULDER.

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