Key Takeaway

BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Nashville, Howard County, AR. It has 135 violations on record (47 S&S) and $35K in proposed penalties. Operated by Blue Bayou Sand & Gravel, LLC.

BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Blue Bayou Sand & Gravel, LLC

Controller: John D Smith

Location: Nashville, Howard County, AR

Employees: 7

135
Violations
47
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$35K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/06/2025 56.9200(d) S&S ModNegligence $592
10/06/2025 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/06/2025 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $592
10/06/2025 46.5(a) S&S ModNegligence $168
10/06/2025 46.5(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,968
10/06/2025 46.11(a) S&S HighNegligence $1,968
10/06/2025 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/06/2025 56.9300(b) S&S ModNegligence $592
10/06/2025 56.14201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/06/2025 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/06/2025 56.23002(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/11/2025 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/11/2025 46.9(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/11/2025 46.7(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $168
05/21/2025 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/21/2025 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/20/2025 46.5(b) S&S HighNegligence $1,590
05/20/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/20/2025 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/20/2025 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/12/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/13/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost
05/05/2015 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 4d restricted
05/15/2013 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 15d restricted
07/06/2012 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 3d lost
06/13/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/23/2025 10/23/2025 3.00 1
10/06/2025 10/07/2025 19.75 1
06/09/2025 06/11/2025 13.50 1
05/20/2025 05/21/2025 18.00 1
12/16/2024 12/17/2024 23.75 1
07/24/2024 07/26/2024 20.25 1
12/12/2023 12/14/2023 32.00 1
07/27/2023 07/27/2023 12.00 1
10/19/2022 10/19/2022 6.00 1
10/04/2022 10/06/2022 20.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0301619
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees7
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates33.3686110, -93.4813890
Nearest TownNashville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC have?

BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC has 135 MSHA violations on record, of which 47 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $35K.

What type of mine is BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC?

BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Nashville, Howard County, AR. It currently has 7 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC?

According to MSHA records, BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC?

BLUE BAYOU SAND & GRAVEL LLC is operated by Blue Bayou Sand & Gravel, LLC and controlled by John D Smith. MSHA Mine ID: 0301619.