Key Takeaway
Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in DeRidder, Vernon County, LA. It has 23 violations on record (2 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Arcosa Aggregates Gulf Coast, LLC.
Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper
Operator: Arcosa Aggregates Gulf Coast, LLC
Controller: Arcosa, Inc
Location: DeRidder, Vernon County, LA
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 23 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 12/11/2025 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 12/11/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/27/2025 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/17/2024 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/18/2023 | 56.9300(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/17/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/28/2022 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/28/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/28/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/25/2021 | 46.8 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $139 |
| 05/25/2021 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 10/29/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $523 |
| 10/29/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $234 |
| 10/29/2020 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $523 |
| 10/29/2020 | 56.12013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/04/2019 | 56.12005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/04/2019 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 12/04/2019 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/29/2019 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,464 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2019 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 20d lost, 14d restricted |
Inspections
View all 19 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 12/16/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 05/01/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/15/2023 | 11/15/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 09/07/2023 | 09/08/2023 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 04/18/2023 | 04/20/2023 | 24.75 | 1 |
| 08/17/2022 | 08/18/2022 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 05/23/2022 | 05/23/2022 | 0.75 | 1 |
| 03/28/2022 | 03/28/2022 | 12.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper have?
Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.
What type of mine is Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper?
Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in DeRidder, Vernon County, LA. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper?
According to MSHA records, Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper?
Plant 1343-Emerald Rock/Cooper is operated by Arcosa Aggregates Gulf Coast, LLC and controlled by Arcosa, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1601580.