Blue River Sand & Gravel
Active
Surface
SandAndGravel
Operator: Hall Brothers Inc dba Blue River Sand & Gravel
Controller: Robert K Lauer; Richard H Kistner
Location: Blue Rapids, Marshall County, KS
Employees: 5
172
Violations
52
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$36K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 172 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/08/2025 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 02/04/2025 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/04/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.4104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/26/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/26/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/24/2023 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/24/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/24/2023 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 04/24/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/25/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $169 |
| 05/25/2022 | 56.11004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $252 |
| 05/25/2022 | 56.4603(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $563 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $355 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/24/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/24/2021 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 9 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 18d lost |
| 05/18/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 273d lost |
| 04/04/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 09/05/2013 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/18/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/03/2012 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/11/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/07/2001 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 10.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.00 | 2 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 17.50 | 1 |
| 04/24/2023 | 04/25/2023 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 05/25/2022 | 05/25/2022 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 03/22/2021 | 04/01/2021 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 12/10/2019 | 12/12/2019 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 09/11/2019 | 09/12/2019 | 15.25 | 1 |
| 04/17/2019 | 04/17/2019 | 2.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1400464
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.6819440, -96.6597220
Nearest TownBlue Rapids
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blue River Sand & Gravel have?
Blue River Sand & Gravel has 172 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $36K.
What type of mine is Blue River Sand & Gravel?
Blue River Sand & Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Blue Rapids, Marshall County, KS. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blue River Sand & Gravel?
According to MSHA records, Blue River Sand & Gravel has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blue River Sand & Gravel?
Blue River Sand & Gravel is operated by Hall Brothers Inc dba Blue River Sand & Gravel and controlled by Robert K Lauer; Richard H Kistner. MSHA Mine ID: 1400464.