Key Takeaway
Backbone Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Midland, Sebastian County, AR. It has 29 violations on record (5 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by River Valley Quarries LLC.
Backbone Quarry
Operator: River Valley Quarries LLC
Controller: Melinda S Kemp; James A Kemp
Location: Midland, Sebastian County, AR
Employees: 9
Recent Violations
View all 29 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2024 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 04/18/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/31/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 10/31/2023 | 56.14101(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/16/2023 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/16/2023 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 11/23/2021 | 56.20013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/23/2021 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/28/2020 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 12/28/2020 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,500 |
| 05/27/2020 | 56.4602 | S&S | ModNegligence | $135 |
| 05/27/2020 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $666 |
| 05/21/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/21/2020 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $448 |
| 05/21/2020 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $123 |
| 02/18/2020 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/18/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/03/2019 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 02/27/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 02/27/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2020 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 9d lost, 30d restricted |
Inspections
View all 20 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | 10/07/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 04/23/2025 | 05/01/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2024 | 10/07/2024 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 04/17/2024 | 04/22/2024 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 10/30/2023 | 11/02/2023 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 05/15/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 11/28/2022 | 11/29/2022 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 06/23/2022 | 06/28/2022 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 11/23/2021 | 11/24/2021 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 09/20/2021 | 09/23/2021 | 15.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Backbone Quarry have?
Backbone Quarry has 29 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Backbone Quarry?
Backbone Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Midland, Sebastian County, AR. It currently has 9 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Backbone Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Backbone Quarry has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Backbone Quarry?
Backbone Quarry is operated by River Valley Quarries LLC and controlled by Melinda S Kemp; James A Kemp. MSHA Mine ID: 0302053.