Key Takeaway
Middle Creek is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Elmdale, Chase County, KS. It has 51 violations on record (19 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by US Stone Industries, LLC.
Middle Creek
Operator: US Stone Industries, LLC
Controller: Brent B Bayer; Benjamin Retter; Kent Barnow
Location: Elmdale, Chase County, KS
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 51 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | 56.14211(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $909 |
| 01/08/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/07/2026 | 56.23003(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14132(b)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $642 |
| 01/07/2026 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $642 |
| 07/10/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,253 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.20001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,253 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $563 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $563 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 02/09/2022 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $563 |
| 04/06/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2021 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/03/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 53 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | 01/16/2026 | 29.50 | 1 |
| 07/16/2025 | 07/18/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/06/2024 | 11/06/2024 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 05/14/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 03/05/2024 | 03/05/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 07/11/2023 | 07/11/2023 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/10/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 12/21/2022 | 12/21/2022 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/05/2022 | 07/05/2022 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 02/14/2022 | 02/14/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Middle Creek have?
Middle Creek has 51 MSHA violations on record, of which 19 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is Middle Creek?
Middle Creek is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Elmdale, Chase County, KS. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Middle Creek?
According to MSHA records, Middle Creek has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Middle Creek?
Middle Creek is operated by US Stone Industries, LLC and controlled by Brent B Bayer; Benjamin Retter; Kent Barnow. MSHA Mine ID: 1401613.