Key Takeaway

Ark River Sand Co. Inc. is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pawnee Rock, Barton County, KS. It has 30 violations on record (12 S&S) and $9K in proposed penalties. Operated by Eakin Enterprises Inc..

Ark River Sand Co. Inc.

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Eakin Enterprises Inc.

Controller: Chad Eakin

Location: Pawnee Rock, Barton County, KS

Employees: 1

30
Violations
12
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$9K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/25/2025 56.11002 S&S ModNegligence $165
09/17/2024 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
10/04/2023 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $346
01/10/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
01/10/2023 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
12/29/2020 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/21/2019 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/02/2018 56.11003 S&S HighNegligence $429
10/02/2018 56.9301 S&S ModNegligence $128
10/02/2018 56.20001 Non-S&S HighNegligence $118
10/02/2018 56.12028 Non-S&S LowNegligence $118
04/25/2018 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/25/2018 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
04/25/2018 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $118
12/12/2017 56.11003 S&S ModNegligence $118
12/12/2017 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
02/28/2017 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $280
02/28/2017 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
09/29/2016 56.14130(i) S&S HighNegligence $2,277
09/29/2016 56.14132(b)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $2,277

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2026 01/15/2026 11.00 1
08/06/2025 08/08/2025 9.75 1
02/25/2025 02/26/2025 19.75 1
09/16/2024 09/17/2024 18.00 1
10/04/2023 10/04/2023 13.25 1
04/13/2023 04/13/2023 4.00 1
01/09/2023 01/11/2023 9.00 1
01/12/2022 01/13/2022 6.00 1
12/29/2020 12/29/2020 8.25 1
11/21/2019 11/21/2019 9.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1401764
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.2758330, -98.9955560
Nearest TownPawnee Rock

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Ark River Sand Co. Inc. have?

Ark River Sand Co. Inc. has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 12 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $9K.

What type of mine is Ark River Sand Co. Inc.?

Ark River Sand Co. Inc. is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Pawnee Rock, Barton County, KS. It currently has 1 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Ark River Sand Co. Inc.?

According to MSHA records, Ark River Sand Co. Inc. has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Ark River Sand Co. Inc.?

Ark River Sand Co. Inc. is operated by Eakin Enterprises Inc. and controlled by Chad Eakin. MSHA Mine ID: 1401764.