Key Takeaway

Higgins Quarry, LLC is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Loose Creek, Osage County, MO. It has 135 violations on record (35 S&S) and $30K in proposed penalties. Operated by Higgins Quarry LLC.

Higgins Quarry, LLC

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Higgins Quarry LLC

Controller: William K Higgins

Location: Loose Creek, Osage County, MO

Employees: 3

135
Violations
35
S&S Violations
3
Accidents
$30K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
11/12/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/05/2025 56.4602 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/05/2025 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $193
08/05/2025 56.14132(b)(1)(i) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/04/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/08/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/08/2024 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
05/08/2024 56.20003(b) S&S ModNegligence $421
01/11/2024 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
01/11/2024 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $189
01/11/2024 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/30/2023 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S HighNegligence $143
11/02/2022 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
11/02/2022 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $169
05/24/2022 56.14209(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/24/2022 56.12008 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
05/24/2022 56.15005 S&S ModNegligence $378
05/24/2022 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
05/24/2022 56.16005 Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
09/29/2021 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $125

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
09/21/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/30/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
08/18/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
11/12/2025 11/17/2025 12.00 1
08/05/2025 08/07/2025 25.50 1
07/10/2025 07/10/2025 1.50 1
02/03/2025 02/04/2025 13.50 1
06/13/2024 06/13/2024 1.00 1
05/08/2024 05/09/2024 12.00 1
01/11/2024 01/12/2024 14.00 1
09/12/2023 09/12/2023 2.50 1
08/30/2023 08/30/2023 9.50 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 0.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2302016
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.4963890, -91.9855560
Nearest TownLoose Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Higgins Quarry, LLC have?

Higgins Quarry, LLC has 135 MSHA violations on record, of which 35 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $30K.

What type of mine is Higgins Quarry, LLC?

Higgins Quarry, LLC is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Loose Creek, Osage County, MO. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Higgins Quarry, LLC?

According to MSHA records, Higgins Quarry, LLC has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Higgins Quarry, LLC?

Higgins Quarry, LLC is operated by Higgins Quarry LLC and controlled by William K Higgins. MSHA Mine ID: 2302016.