Key Takeaway
OZARK is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in OZARK, Logan County, AR. It has 67 violations on record (13 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by RIVER VALLEY QUARRIES LLC.
OZARK
Operator: RIVER VALLEY QUARRIES LLC
Controller: Melinda S Kemp; James A Kemp
Location: OZARK, Logan County, AR
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 67 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/16/2025 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $245 |
| 04/15/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/21/2025 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/02/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 07/02/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 08/02/2023 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 08/02/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $295 |
| 08/02/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $657 |
| 11/02/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $987 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,471 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,471 |
| 11/01/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $987 |
| 05/31/2022 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $296 |
| 05/31/2022 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,471 |
| 05/31/2022 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 03/21/2022 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 03/21/2022 | 56.14205 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,471 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 4 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 40d restricted |
| 07/09/2021 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/03/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 56d lost, 136d restricted |
| 08/01/2016 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 04/15/2025 | 04/17/2025 | 25.00 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/24/2025 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 07/02/2024 | 07/03/2024 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 11/28/2023 | 11/29/2023 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/21/2023 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 08/02/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/01/2022 | 11/08/2022 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 05/31/2022 | 06/01/2022 | 18.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does OZARK have?
OZARK has 67 MSHA violations on record, of which 13 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is OZARK?
OZARK is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in OZARK, Logan County, AR. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at OZARK?
According to MSHA records, OZARK has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates OZARK?
OZARK is operated by RIVER VALLEY QUARRIES LLC and controlled by Melinda S Kemp; James A Kemp. MSHA Mine ID: 0302035.