Key Takeaway
Preston Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Ft Smith, Crawford County, AR. It has 97 violations on record (17 S&S) and $17K in proposed penalties. Operated by ARKHOLA.
Preston Quarry
Operator: ARKHOLA
Controller: CRH PLC
Location: Ft Smith, Crawford County, AR
Employees: 20
Recent Violations
View all 97 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 10/22/2024 | 56.12002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $388 |
| 01/09/2024 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 01/09/2024 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 06/27/2023 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $214 |
| 03/13/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/13/2023 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $318 |
| 07/07/2022 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,648 |
| 06/28/2022 | 56.9300(d)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $198 |
| 06/27/2022 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/27/2022 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $987 |
| 03/08/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/04/2021 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 01/06/2021 | 50.40(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/25/2018 | 56.12023 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 77d restricted |
| 04/03/2023 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/03/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 346d restricted |
| 12/01/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/11/2021 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/29/2018 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 05/23/2013 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/21/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 06/09/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 06/14/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted |
Inspections
View all 64 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 39.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2025 | 05/14/2025 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 10/22/2024 | 10/24/2024 | 27.75 | 1 |
| 06/03/2024 | 06/06/2024 | 37.00 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 25.50 | 1 |
| 06/26/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 40.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2023 | 03/17/2023 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 07/07/2022 | 07/08/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 06/27/2022 | 06/30/2022 | 37.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Preston Quarry have?
Preston Quarry has 97 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $17K.
What type of mine is Preston Quarry?
Preston Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ft Smith, Crawford County, AR. It currently has 20 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Preston Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Preston Quarry has 14 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Preston Quarry?
Preston Quarry is operated by ARKHOLA and controlled by CRH PLC. MSHA Mine ID: 0301462.