Kentner Creek Underground
Active
Underground
Stone
Operator: West Plains Mining, LLC
Controller: Daniel Balkema
Location: Wabash, Wabash County, IN
Employees: 42
220
Violations
75
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$144K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 220 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 01/13/2026 | 57.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 12/10/2025 | 57.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/10/2025 | 57.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 12/10/2025 | 57.3200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 12/10/2025 | 57.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 12/09/2025 | 57.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $4,383 |
| 07/23/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/22/2025 | 57.14132(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/08/2025 | 57.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 05/07/2025 | 57.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/22/2025 | 57.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 01/22/2025 | 57.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 11/20/2024 | 57.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 11/20/2024 | 57.14100(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $576 |
| 11/20/2024 | 57.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,287 |
| 11/20/2024 | 57.14132(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,287 |
| 11/20/2024 | 57.14100(d) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,287 |
| 11/20/2024 | 46.7(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,287 |
| 08/27/2024 | 57.3360 | S&S | HighNegligence | $8,776 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 07/18/2018 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 01/18/2018 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 108d restricted |
| 04/13/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/09/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/29/2016 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/07/2016 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
Inspections
View all 79 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 71.25 | 2 |
| 12/08/2025 | 12/16/2025 | 80.50 | 2 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 39.25 | 1 |
| 07/02/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/07/2025 | 05/09/2025 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 01/21/2025 | 01/23/2025 | 22.00 | 2 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/20/2024 | 26.00 | 2 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/10/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/27/2024 | 09/04/2024 | 62.75 | 4 |
| 08/08/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 7.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1202457
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees42
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift11.0
Coordinates40.7852780, -85.9125000
Nearest TownWabash
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Kentner Creek Underground have?
Kentner Creek Underground has 220 MSHA violations on record, of which 75 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $144K.
What type of mine is Kentner Creek Underground?
Kentner Creek Underground is a Underground mine producing Stone, located in Wabash, Wabash County, IN. It currently has 42 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Kentner Creek Underground?
According to MSHA records, Kentner Creek Underground has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Kentner Creek Underground?
Kentner Creek Underground is operated by West Plains Mining, LLC and controlled by Daniel Balkema. MSHA Mine ID: 1202457.