Mining Incidents

Arkhola Dredge & Plant Metal/Non-Metal

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

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
12
Years on record
2003–2024
Latest incident
Jul 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
142
citations
18
significant & substantial
$26,751
proposed penalties
$26,322
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
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 4,380 1 0 228.3
2025 Q1 4,857 1 0 205.9
2024 Q4 16,001 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 5,423 1 0 184.4
2024 Q1 17,304 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 11,752 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

12 on file

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.