Mining Incidents

Malvern Minerals Sandstone Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Brad Smith
Hot Springs, AR, Garland County, AR  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0300299

Malvern Minerals Sandstone Quarry has $34K in proposed MSHA penalties and $453 outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
29
Years on record
1989–2025
Latest incident
Feb 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
187
citations
19
significant & substantial
$33,989
proposed penalties
$22,284
paid to date
66% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $11,705 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
96
inspections on record
2,073
inspection hours
9.0
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.
187 citations across 2,073 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Malvern Minerals Sandstone Quarry has $34K in proposed MSHA penalties and $453 outstanding across 7 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.
$34K
proposed penalties
$23K
current assessed
$22K
paid to date
$453
outstanding
183 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-12-02.
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 4,816 3 0 622.9
2025 Q3 5,176 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 4,477 3 0 670.1
2025 Q1 9,219 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 6,114 1 0 163.6
2024 Q3 5,929 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 5,929 4 0 674.7
2024 Q1 5,886 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 10,228 1 0 97.8
2023 Q3 11,129 1 0 89.9
2023 Q2 11,248 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 11,328 4 0 353.1
2022 Q4 11,511 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 8,103 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 8,263 1 0 121.0
2022 Q1 8,338 1 0 119.9
2021 Q4 8,512 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 10,917 2 1 183.2
2021 Q2 10,328 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 8,687 1 0 115.1
2020 Q4 6,437 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 10,940 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 9,127 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 7,460 1 0 134.0
2019 Q4 11,794 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 10,178 1 0 98.3
2019 Q2 8,778 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 9,088 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 11,789 1 1 84.8
2018 Q3 9,372 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 10,761 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 8,139 4 0 491.5
2017 Q4 9,528 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 7,905 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 7,641 3 0 392.6
2017 Q1 7,556 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 6,737 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 8,527 1 0 117.3
2016 Q2 8,539 3 2 351.3
2016 Q1 8,138 4 0 491.5
2015 Q4 8,250 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 7,628 8 0 1048.8
2015 Q2 9,476 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 8,358 5 1 598.2
2014 Q4 8,500 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 7,830 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 7,757 2 0 257.8
2014 Q1 6,501 4 0 615.3
2013 Q4 7,884 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 7,809 3 0 384.2
2013 Q2 6,120 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 6,959 4 0 574.8
2012 Q4 6,275 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 6,770 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 6,897 3 0 435.0
2012 Q1 6,991 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 6,184 1 0 161.7
2011 Q3 7,243 2 1 276.1
2011 Q2 7,972 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 6,635 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 7,308 5 2 684.2
2010 Q3 6,664 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 5,787 6 0 1036.8
2010 Q1 5,067 4 0 789.4
2009 Q4 5,986 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 5,960 9 2 1510.1
2009 Q2 6,364 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 6,908 4 0 579.0
2008 Q4 7,619 9 0 1181.3
2008 Q3 7,632 1 0 131.0
2008 Q2 5,040 6 0 1190.5
2008 Q1 5,500 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 2,376 13 5 5471.4
2007 Q3 5,445 1 0 183.7
2007 Q2 6,520 2 0 306.7
2007 Q1 9,270 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 9,064 2 0 220.7
2006 Q3 8,618 9 0 1044.3
2006 Q2 8,200 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 8,614 4 0 464.4
2005 Q4 8,214 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 7,814 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 9,307 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 7,986 11 3 1377.4
2004 Q4 8,664 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 8,840 1 0 113.1
2004 Q2 9,407 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 9,595 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 9,296 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 9,776 1 0 102.3
2003 Q2 9,251 9 0 972.9
2003 Q1 9,291 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 9,668 1 0 103.4
2002 Q3 9,176 3 0 326.9
2002 Q2 9,072 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 9,524 1 0 105.0
2001 Q4 8,486 4 0 471.4
2001 Q3 8,287 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 8,733 5 0 572.5
2001 Q1 8,722 1 0 114.7
2000 Q4 9,952 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 10,730 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 10,430 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 10,727 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

29 on file

2025 · 1 incident

February 13, 2025 AR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE and another worker were lifting a belt for a conveyor repair. After completion of work, EE sat in EE's office and felt discomfort in EE's back. On following days EE stated condition was improving. On 3-6-25 EE stated that on 3-3-25 EE bent over in the shop and felt strong pain. On 3-6-25 EE's back was hurting severely.

2023 · 1 incident

February 21, 2023 AR · Metal/Non-Metal safety director HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE and a co-worker were unloading a roll around new in box tool box out the back of pickup truck. Pulling and lifting the box EE had pain in the right shoulder.

2022 · 1 incident

September 6, 2022 AR · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance worker was bent over cleaning a shaft using a 4 1/2"grinder, when EE stood up EE twisted to put down the grinder and pulled EE's back muscle.

2021 · 1 incident

August 10, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper FIRE
Malvern Minerals Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was plasma cutting the top of an empty 55 gallon isopropyl alcohol when the fumes combusted catching EE's shirt on fire giving EE a first degree burn on left arm and chest. The drum had been washed prior to the cutting but was not washed out well enough and enough time for the fumes to evacuate the drum.

2020 · 1 incident

November 5, 2020 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

production employee was stacking 50 lb. bags of material and while positioning bag on pallet EE's right shoulder popped.

2018 · 2 incidents

October 22, 2018 AR · Metal/Non-Metal hammer mill operator, breaker mill operator, jaw mill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Hammermill operator was putting the cover of the hammermill pushing it back in place when EE heard a pop in EE's back. After putting the cover on EE was going to climb in the frontend loader and was unable.

August 14, 2018 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a bucket elevator belt with a utility knife. EE had placed the belt in a vise to cut the belt, EE proceeded to cut the belt gabbing the top of the belt with EE's left hand and started cutting the belt when the knife went through the belt cutting EE's finger.

2016 · 1 incident

April 26, 2016 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two maintenance workers were moving I-Beams when one worker pulled on one end pinning the other worker's hand between the two I-Beams.

2014 · 2 incidents

November 4, 2014 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck by flying object

While driving a forklift he ran over a ceramic media ball projecting it striking the wall it bounced off the wall striking him under the right eye on the cheekbone. Which caused an Right Facial Contusion.

January 22, 2014 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

on Jan 22, 2014 ee was shutting a pump down for the day when he slipped on wet material striking his left wrist on the pump. He reported the accident on Jan 23, 2014 and was taken to Mercy Health Clinic and was treated for a contusion to his left wrist.

2010 · 1 incident

September 8, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

Worker, EE was bolting a pipe back together when he bumped his knee on a flange. Sent him to doctor, doctor found a bruise on his knee cap. No lost time at work.

2008 · 2 incidents

August 29, 2008 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing Whizzer Cones from equipment when the cone became jammed. The employee pulled the cone when it gave way and struck his left upper wrist and cutting it open.

July 29, 2008 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee attempted to move a 2,500 lb pallet of Novacite with his arms down a roller caster table. In his attempt the employee heard a pop at his right elbow and pain.

2007 · 1 incident

August 14, 2007 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Malvern Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee, being trained on Bag Packaging System, noticed the material feed slowing down and estimated that the pinch valve, that allows the feed, was malfunctioning. He decided to try to correct it himself and place the Index and Middle Finger of his left hand in the pinch valve, pressure was released from the valve and closed on the his fingers pinching them.

2005 · 2 incidents

June 13, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to pry a brass bearing from a bearing housing.

March 3, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was opening safety gate to the palletizer to stock with pallets when gate struck him in the left eye causing a minor cut to the left eyelid.

2004 · 1 incident

May 25, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Malvern Minerals Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PATROLLING THE PLANT WHEN HE HAD A SEIZURE AND FELL DOWN AND STRUCK HIS FACE. HE HAD NOT BEEN TAKING HIS MEDICATION, AS STATED BY EE AND HIS WIFE.

2002 · 2 incidents

September 6, 2002 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Malvern Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE WAS TRYING TO FREE A PIECE OF A BAG THAT WAS CAUGHT IN A SCREW CONVEYOR UNDER THE PALLETIZER. THE SCREW LACERATED THE SIDE OF HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

August 5, 2002 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Malvern Minerals Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DR. STATING THAT EE HAS SILICOSIS.

1999 · 2 incidents

March 16, 1999 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING A MOVING PALLETS. HE WAS TRYING TO PUSH A PALLET DOWN CONVEYOR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

1998 · 1 incident

February 17, 1998 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

REPLACING SHEAVE ON MILL. EE WAS HOLDING SHEAVE WHEN SHARP EDGE CUT HAND.

1996 · 3 incidents

October 16, 1996 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Malvern Minerals Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING SLAG FELL IN GOVE AND BURNED FINGER.

March 13, 1996 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE HAD BEEN DUMPING A BIN WITH A FORKLIFT. EE WAS MOVING BIN BACK IN POSITION AND STRAINED SHOULDER.

1992 · 1 incident

December 17, 1992 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT FIGNER WHILE BREAKING A ROCK IN CHUTE TO HAMMER MILL.

1991 · 1 incident

August 26, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malvern Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING VACUUM SUCTION HOSE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

1990 · 1 incident

January 12, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHIPPING ROCK LINING FROM A PEBBLE MILL WITH AN AIR HAMMER AND A PIECE OF THE ROCK WENT AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

1989 · 1 incident

November 7, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malvern Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING SPLICES OFF ELECTRIC CONNECTION & KNIFE SLIPPED CUT LEFT HAND REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

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