Key Takeaway
PLANT 2 is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Melvern, Osage County, KS. It has 78 violations on record (21 S&S) and $20K in proposed penalties. Operated by Harshman Construction L L C.
PLANT 2
Operator: Harshman Construction L L C
Controller: Warren W Harshman
Location: Melvern, Osage County, KS
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 78 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | 56.9315 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/03/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2023 | 56.12004 | S&S | ModNegligence | $453 |
| 11/13/2023 | 56.12030 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/06/2022 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/16/2022 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/16/2022 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/16/2022 | 56.18002(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,358 |
| 03/16/2022 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 07/29/2021 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/29/2021 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/19/2020 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 06/19/2020 | 56.9314 | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,257 |
| 06/19/2020 | 56.18002(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,884 |
| 05/20/2020 | 56.14100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 05/20/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 05/20/2020 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/20/2020 | 56.14132(b)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 02/20/2020 | 56.14100(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 02/01/2018 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 14 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 11d lost, 24d restricted |
| 06/19/2020 | FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 03/24/2020 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 39d lost |
| 08/20/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 4d lost, 55d restricted |
| 06/30/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/21/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/28/2004 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/19/2002 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 3d lost, 3d restricted |
| 06/17/2002 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 11/06/2001 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 62 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 11/25/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 10/20/2025 | 10/21/2025 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 08/05/2025 | 08/06/2025 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 02/03/2025 | 02/27/2025 | 19.50 | 1 |
| 06/03/2024 | 06/03/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 11/13/2023 | 15.50 | 2 |
| 09/18/2023 | 09/18/2023 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/24/2023 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 12/19/2022 | 12/20/2022 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 07/06/2022 | 07/07/2022 | 13.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does PLANT 2 have?
PLANT 2 has 78 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $20K.
What type of mine is PLANT 2?
PLANT 2 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Melvern, Osage County, KS. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at PLANT 2?
According to MSHA records, PLANT 2 has 14 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates PLANT 2?
PLANT 2 is operated by Harshman Construction L L C and controlled by Warren W Harshman. MSHA Mine ID: 1401537.