Key Takeaway
Pryor Mtn. Quarry is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Higden, Cleburne County, AR. It has 79 violations on record (14 S&S) and $12K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ronnie Duffield Gravel Company.
Pryor Mtn. Quarry
Operator: Ronnie Duffield Gravel Company
Controller: Matt Duffield; Luke B Duffield; David D Duffield
Location: Higden, Cleburne County, AR
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 79 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | 50.20-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2025 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $504 |
| 05/28/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.12021 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/28/2025 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/02/2024 | 46.9(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.14130(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/02/2024 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $221 |
| 10/24/2023 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 10/24/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/25/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 06/14/2019 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/07/2017 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 21d restricted |
| 03/14/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/22/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 49d restricted |
Inspections
View all 25 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 05/27/2025 | 05/29/2025 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 02/04/2025 | 02/04/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2024 | 04/03/2024 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 11/15/2023 | 11/15/2023 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2023 | 10/26/2023 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 05/17/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 04/25/2023 | 04/27/2023 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 10/13/2022 | 10/14/2022 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 12/01/2021 | 12/03/2021 | 17.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Pryor Mtn. Quarry have?
Pryor Mtn. Quarry has 79 MSHA violations on record, of which 14 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $12K.
What type of mine is Pryor Mtn. Quarry?
Pryor Mtn. Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Higden, Cleburne County, AR. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Pryor Mtn. Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Pryor Mtn. Quarry has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Pryor Mtn. Quarry?
Pryor Mtn. Quarry is operated by Ronnie Duffield Gravel Company and controlled by Matt Duffield; Luke B Duffield; David D Duffield. MSHA Mine ID: 0302031.