Key Takeaway
K3 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN. It has 72 violations on record (9 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Kasota Stone Fabricators Inc.
K3
Operator: Kasota Stone Fabricators Inc
Controller: Jacob Barkley
Location: Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 72 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14100(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,968 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $592 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $592 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $592 |
| 08/08/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/08/2024 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $576 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $172 |
| 03/13/2024 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $260 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 5 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 34d restricted |
| 12/15/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 129d lost |
| 05/21/2021 | EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 19d restricted |
| 03/05/2021 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 31d restricted |
| 09/14/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 13d restricted |
Inspections
View all 26 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2025 | 08/20/2025 | 23.25 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 08/08/2024 | 08/09/2024 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 03/13/2024 | 03/13/2024 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 09/25/2023 | 09/26/2023 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 08/30/2023 | 08/31/2023 | 18.25 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/23/2023 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 11/14/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 11/01/2022 | 11/02/2022 | 14.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does K3 have?
K3 has 72 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is K3?
K3 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at K3?
According to MSHA records, K3 has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates K3?
K3 is operated by Kasota Stone Fabricators Inc and controlled by Jacob Barkley. MSHA Mine ID: 2103847.