Key Takeaway

Morris County Portable Plant is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Council Grove, Morris County, KS. It has 19 violations on record (5 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Morris County Highway Department.

Morris County Portable Plant

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Morris County Highway Department

Controller: Morris County-KS

Location: Council Grove, Morris County, KS

Employees: 2

19
Violations
5
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$4K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/19/2023 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/19/2023 56.15020 S&S ModNegligence $346
04/19/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
12/02/2021 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $144
12/02/2021 46.8(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/23/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
11/23/2020 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
07/18/2018 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
07/18/2018 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $286
03/09/2016 56.20008(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/09/2016 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/09/2016 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/09/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2015 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
05/13/2015 47.44(b) S&S ModNegligence $108
05/13/2015 46.8(a)(2) S&S HighNegligence $1,140
05/13/2015 56.18010 Non-S&S HighNegligence $162
05/13/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $100
05/13/2015 56.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/03/2025 03/05/2025 6.00 1
08/29/2024 08/29/2024 7.00 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 1.50 1
04/19/2023 04/19/2023 11.00 1
09/21/2022 09/21/2022 11.50 1
12/09/2021 12/09/2021 7.00 1
12/02/2021 12/02/2021 8.00 1
11/23/2020 11/24/2020 6.00 1
06/15/2020 06/16/2020 10.00 1
07/16/2019 07/16/2019 4.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1401730
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week3.0
Hours/Shift7.0
Coordinates38.6675000, -96.4475000
Nearest TownCouncil Grove

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Morris County Portable Plant have?

Morris County Portable Plant has 19 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.

What type of mine is Morris County Portable Plant?

Morris County Portable Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Council Grove, Morris County, KS. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Morris County Portable Plant?

According to MSHA records, Morris County Portable Plant has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Morris County Portable Plant?

Morris County Portable Plant is operated by Morris County Highway Department and controlled by Morris County-KS. MSHA Mine ID: 1401730.