Key Takeaway
Columbus Plant is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. It has 190 violations on record (29 S&S) and $24K in proposed penalties. Operated by The Olen Corporation.
Columbus Plant
Operator: The Olen Corporation
Controller: Olen Corporation
Location: Columbus, Franklin County, OH
Employees: 35
Recent Violations
View all 190 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/05/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 11/04/2025 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 10/29/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/28/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/13/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/13/2025 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2025 | 56.14112 | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
| 08/06/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/05/2025 | 56.12019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/14/2025 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/22/2024 | 56.4201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/21/2024 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.12026 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 08/19/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 36 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/10/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 134d lost |
| 03/03/2023 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 168d lost |
| 09/21/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 6d restricted |
| 12/20/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 41d restricted |
| 11/02/2021 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 7d lost |
| 10/19/2021 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 159d lost |
| 05/25/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/06/2020 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 2d lost |
| 06/17/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 104 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/13/2026 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 10/27/2025 | 11/14/2025 | 105.00 | 1 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 86.25 | 1 |
| 08/04/2025 | 08/04/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/28/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 01/14/2025 | 01/24/2025 | 39.25 | 2 |
| 01/13/2025 | 01/14/2025 | 12.50 | 1 |
| 12/24/2024 | 12/27/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2024 | 10/08/2024 | 14.25 | 2 |
| 09/23/2024 | 09/24/2024 | 15.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Columbus Plant have?
Columbus Plant has 190 MSHA violations on record, of which 29 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $24K.
What type of mine is Columbus Plant?
Columbus Plant is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Columbus, Franklin County, OH. It currently has 35 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Columbus Plant?
According to MSHA records, Columbus Plant has 36 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Columbus Plant?
Columbus Plant is operated by The Olen Corporation and controlled by Olen Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 3304147.