Key Takeaway
Plant 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Ft Scott, Bourbon County, KS. It has 99 violations on record (24 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Nelson Quarries Inc.
Plant 1
Operator: Nelson Quarries Inc
Controller: Kenneth L Nelson
Location: Ft Scott, Bourbon County, KS
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 99 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2025 | 56.23002(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 09/17/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 09/17/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/17/2024 | 46.7 | S&S | ModNegligence | $736 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.15002 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,712 |
| 09/17/2024 | 56.16009 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,938 |
| 07/07/2023 | 56.12030 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 07/07/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/07/2023 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/07/2023 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/10/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 08/31/2022 | 56.6306(f)(3) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 56.6306(f)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 08/31/2022 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/10/2021 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/10/2021 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2019 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 286d lost |
| 08/28/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/20/2001 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY | 28d lost, 10d restricted |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 02/05/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2024 | 09/19/2024 | 32.50 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | 07/10/2023 | 23.50 | 1 |
| 01/19/2023 | 01/19/2023 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 11/10/2022 | 11/10/2022 | 6.75 | 1 |
| 09/22/2022 | 09/22/2022 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 08/31/2022 | 09/01/2022 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/31/2022 | 09/01/2022 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 03/15/2021 | 03/15/2021 | 5.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Plant 1 have?
Plant 1 has 99 MSHA violations on record, of which 24 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Plant 1?
Plant 1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Ft Scott, Bourbon County, KS. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant 1?
According to MSHA records, Plant 1 has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Plant 1?
Plant 1 is operated by Nelson Quarries Inc and controlled by Kenneth L Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 1401477.