Fort Smith Plant
Active
Facility
Nonmetal
Operator: Covia ISP, Inc.
Controller: Covia Holdings LLC
Location: Fort Smith, Sebastian County, AR
Employees: 59
568
Violations
141
S&S Violations
74
Accidents
$591K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 568 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 48.28(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/12/2026 | 50.20(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $177 |
| 09/24/2025 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 09/24/2025 | 56.5001(a)/.5005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 09/23/2025 | 56.11012 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/23/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 09/23/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/03/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/03/2025 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 09/03/2025 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 12/03/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $280 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 74 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2026 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 7d restricted |
| 10/28/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 11/03/2023 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 64d restricted |
| 07/28/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 31d restricted |
| 03/09/2021 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 3d restricted |
| 02/28/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 3d restricted |
| 02/13/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 11/18/2020 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 01/17/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/15/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 61.50 | 2 |
| 01/12/2026 | 01/12/2026 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 09/22/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 36.00 | 1 |
| 09/02/2025 | 09/04/2025 | 58.75 | 2 |
| 12/02/2024 | 12/05/2024 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/23/2024 | 40.50 | 1 |
| 05/07/2024 | 05/08/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 03/06/2024 | 03/07/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 02/12/2024 | 02/20/2024 | 49.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID0301607
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSand, Industrial NEC
Employees59
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates35.4302780, -94.3780560
Nearest TownFort Smith
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fort Smith Plant have?
Fort Smith Plant has 568 MSHA violations on record, of which 141 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $591K.
What type of mine is Fort Smith Plant?
Fort Smith Plant is a Facility mine producing Nonmetal, located in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, AR. It currently has 59 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fort Smith Plant?
According to MSHA records, Fort Smith Plant has 74 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fort Smith Plant?
Fort Smith Plant is operated by Covia ISP, Inc. and controlled by Covia Holdings LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0301607.