Key Takeaway

Dan's Pit #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Hot Springs, Garland County, AR. It has 21 violations on record (3 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by Dan's Whetstone Company Inc.

Dan's Pit #1

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Dan's Whetstone Company Inc

Controller: Danny Kirschman

Location: Hot Springs, Garland County, AR

Employees: 3

21
Violations
3
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
03/27/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
10/20/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/20/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/20/2021 56.18002(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/19/2021 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/19/2021 56.15001 S&S ModNegligence $125
03/24/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
03/24/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
03/24/2021 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
10/30/2019 56.4201(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
02/04/2019 56.9300(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
11/14/2017 56.4402 Non-S&S LowNegligence $116
10/26/2016 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
12/16/2015 41.12 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/16/2015 48.9(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
07/18/2012 41.11(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
07/18/2012 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
12/08/2009 48.8 Non-S&S HighNegligence $142
12/07/2009 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $100
12/07/2009 56.14100(b) S&S ModNegligence $108

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/17/2025 11/17/2025 10.25 1
11/18/2024 11/19/2024 13.00 1
03/26/2024 03/28/2024 16.00 1
11/15/2022 11/17/2022 19.00 1
10/19/2021 10/22/2021 28.00 1
03/24/2021 03/24/2021 15.00 1
10/29/2019 10/30/2019 11.00 1
02/04/2019 02/05/2019 10.25 1
11/13/2017 11/15/2017 26.00 1
10/26/2016 10/26/2016 10.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID0301526
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionDimension Stone NEC
Employees3
Days/Week3.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates35.2011110, -91.8319440
Nearest TownHot Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Dan's Pit #1 have?

Dan's Pit #1 has 21 MSHA violations on record, of which 3 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is Dan's Pit #1?

Dan's Pit #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Hot Springs, Garland County, AR. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Dan's Pit #1?

According to MSHA records, Dan's Pit #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Dan's Pit #1?

Dan's Pit #1 is operated by Dan's Whetstone Company Inc and controlled by Danny Kirschman. MSHA Mine ID: 0301526.