Key Takeaway
East Cave City Quarry is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cave City, Sharp County, AR. It has 139 violations on record (43 S&S) and $61K in proposed penalties. Operated by American Silica, LLC.
East Cave City Quarry
Operator: American Silica, LLC
Controller: Arkansas Specialty Sands LLC
Location: Cave City, Sharp County, AR
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 139 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 46.9(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/21/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/13/2025 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2024 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/09/2024 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2024 | 56.14132(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $161 |
| 09/10/2024 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/20/2023 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/19/2023 | 56.9300(d)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $305 |
| 09/12/2023 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 09/12/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 09/11/2023 | 56.12068 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $182 |
| 04/04/2023 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $376 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 11 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/25/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/16/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/20/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/27/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/27/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/20/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 64d lost, 112d restricted |
| 02/07/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/09/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 4d restricted |
| 10/24/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 41d lost, 18d restricted |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | 69.25 | 2 | |
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 11/12/2025 | 11/14/2025 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/09/2025 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 12/09/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 37.50 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 22.00 | 1 |
| 12/18/2023 | 12/22/2023 | 71.00 | 2 |
| 09/11/2023 | 09/15/2023 | 31.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 04/03/2023 | 04/06/2023 | 40.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does East Cave City Quarry have?
East Cave City Quarry has 139 MSHA violations on record, of which 43 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $61K.
What type of mine is East Cave City Quarry?
East Cave City Quarry is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Cave City, Sharp County, AR. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at East Cave City Quarry?
According to MSHA records, East Cave City Quarry has 11 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates East Cave City Quarry?
East Cave City Quarry is operated by American Silica, LLC and controlled by Arkansas Specialty Sands LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0302050.