Key Takeaway

Benton Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Benton, Yazoo County, MS. It has 30 violations on record (2 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by APAC, MS Inc..

Benton Plant

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: APAC, MS Inc.

Controller: CRH PLC

Location: Benton, Yazoo County, MS

Employees: 10

30
Violations
2
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/13/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $221
06/28/2023 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/20/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
02/20/2023 46.5(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $159
02/20/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $214
02/20/2023 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/26/2022 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
12/07/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/07/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S HighNegligence $574
12/07/2021 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
12/07/2021 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $172
08/16/2021 56.4230(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/16/2021 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/22/2021 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
03/22/2021 56.11002 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/21/2020 56.16006 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/21/2020 47.44(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
04/21/2020 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
04/21/2020 46.9(g) Non-S&S HighNegligence $123
10/30/2019 46.9(b)(5) Non-S&S HighNegligence $121

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
02/17/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 338d lost
06/30/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
04/27/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/15/2026 01/16/2026 0.00 0
09/25/2025 09/26/2025 0.00 0
05/29/2025 05/29/2025 10.00 1
02/04/2025 02/05/2025 6.00 1
06/13/2024 06/13/2024 10.00 1
01/10/2024 01/10/2024 9.00 1
06/28/2023 06/28/2023 10.75 1
02/20/2023 02/24/2023 11.00 1
06/17/2022 06/17/2022 4.50 1
05/26/2022 05/26/2022 10.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2200826
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees10
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates32.8308330, -90.2058330
Nearest TownBenton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Benton Plant have?

Benton Plant has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Benton Plant?

Benton Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Benton, Yazoo County, MS. It currently has 10 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Benton Plant?

According to MSHA records, Benton Plant has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Benton Plant?

Benton Plant is operated by APAC, MS Inc. and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 2200826.