Lyons Mine

Active Underground Nonmetal

Operator: Lyons Salt Company

Controller: SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc

Location: Lyons, Rice County, KS

Employees: 76

869
Violations
172
S&S Violations
117
Accidents
$381K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/25/2026 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/25/2026 57.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/25/2026 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/25/2026 48.25(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/25/2026 57.4102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 57.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 57.3200 S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 57.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 57.14201(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/18/2026 57.15030 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
02/18/2026 57.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
12/04/2025 57.15005 S&S HighNegligence $1,320
12/03/2025 57.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
12/03/2025 57.19120 Non-S&S ModNegligence $432
12/03/2025 57.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/03/2025 57.20003(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/03/2025 57.14214 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/02/2025 57.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/02/2025 57.15030 Non-S&S ModNegligence $288
12/02/2025 57.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,126

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
11/04/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
02/19/2025 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None
01/23/2023 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 2d restricted
05/23/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
01/03/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/28/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/18/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/13/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/23/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 221d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/17/2026 02/26/2026 47.50 2
11/30/2025 12/09/2025 96.25 2
09/17/2025 09/19/2025 21.50 1
07/08/2025 07/15/2025 68.75 2
06/08/2025 06/13/2025 95.00 2
03/06/2025 03/12/2025 86.50 2
02/20/2025 03/03/2025 36.50 2
12/01/2024 12/06/2024 156.25 3
08/26/2024 09/18/2024 61.25 1
04/02/2024 04/23/2024 159.75 4

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1400413
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityNonmetal
SIC DescriptionSalt
Employees76
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates38.3330560, -98.1900000
Nearest TownLyons

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Lyons Mine have?

Lyons Mine has 869 MSHA violations on record, of which 172 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $381K.

What type of mine is Lyons Mine?

Lyons Mine is a Underground mine producing Nonmetal, located in Lyons, Rice County, KS. It currently has 76 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Lyons Mine?

According to MSHA records, Lyons Mine has 117 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Lyons Mine?

Lyons Mine is operated by Lyons Salt Company and controlled by SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1400413.