Blue Rapids Mine and Mill
Active
Underground
Nonmetal
Operator: GP Industrial Plasters LLC
Controller: Koch Industries Inc
Location: Blue Rapids, KS, Marshall County, KS
Employees: 41
478
Violations
70
S&S Violations
27
Accidents
$129K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 478 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 57.14209(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/18/2026 | 49.6(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 57.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 57.18002(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 57.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 57.12025 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/11/2026 | 57.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 57.4262 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 12/17/2025 | 57.18002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/16/2025 | 57.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/16/2025 | 57.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/16/2025 | 57.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 12/16/2025 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/11/2025 | 57.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 27 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 12/26/2024 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 02/25/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/21/2022 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 03/11/2021 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/22/2020 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 02/07/2018 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 11/26/2017 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 07/05/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 12d restricted |
| 04/26/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 157 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 0.50 | 1 | |
| 01/28/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 82.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/29/2025 | 50.75 | 2 |
| 07/14/2025 | 07/17/2025 | 38.50 | 1 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/23/2025 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 05/06/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 64.25 | 2 |
| 03/11/2025 | 03/13/2025 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2024 | 11/25/2024 | 33.50 | 1 |
| 07/22/2024 | 07/25/2024 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/27/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1400309
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionGypsum
Employees41
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.7069440, -96.6469440
Nearest TownBlue Rapids, KS
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blue Rapids Mine and Mill have?
Blue Rapids Mine and Mill has 478 MSHA violations on record, of which 70 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $129K.
What type of mine is Blue Rapids Mine and Mill?
Blue Rapids Mine and Mill is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Blue Rapids, KS, Marshall County, KS. It currently has 41 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue Rapids Mine and Mill?
According to MSHA records, Blue Rapids Mine and Mill has 27 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blue Rapids Mine and Mill?
Blue Rapids Mine and Mill is operated by GP Industrial Plasters LLC and controlled by Koch Industries Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1400309.