Hutchinson Salt Company
Active
Underground
Nonmetal
Operator: Hutchinson Salt Company
Controller: Instar Holdings LP
Location: Topeka, Reno County, KS
Employees: 43
1,312
Violations
332
S&S Violations
87
Accidents
$1.5M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,312 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.3401 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 57.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.11051(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.14116(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 57.12013(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 57.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 57.4431(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 57.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 57.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 87 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 09/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/04/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 10d restricted |
| 03/22/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/10/2025 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 62d restricted |
| 11/08/2024 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | 59d restricted |
| 04/18/2024 | MACHINERY | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 28d lost, 99d restricted |
| 01/10/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 267d restricted |
| 09/06/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 102d lost, 19d restricted |
| 08/13/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 22d lost, 12d restricted |
Inspections
View all 216 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | 02/06/2026 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 01/20/2026 | 02/17/2026 | 153.00 | 2 |
| 12/09/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 155.75 | 3 |
| 10/06/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 24.00 | 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/29/2025 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 19.25 | 1 |
| 08/14/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 08/04/2025 | 158.75 | 4 |
| 05/06/2025 | 05/20/2025 | 60.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1400412
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSalt
Employees43
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates38.0463890, -97.8711110
Nearest TownTopeka
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Hutchinson Salt Company have?
Hutchinson Salt Company has 1312 MSHA violations on record, of which 332 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1.5M.
What type of mine is Hutchinson Salt Company?
Hutchinson Salt Company is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Topeka, Reno County, KS. It currently has 43 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Hutchinson Salt Company?
According to MSHA records, Hutchinson Salt Company has 87 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Hutchinson Salt Company?
Hutchinson Salt Company is operated by Hutchinson Salt Company and controlled by Instar Holdings LP. MSHA Mine ID: 1400412.