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

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Harshman Construction L L C

Controller: Warren W Harshman

Location: Melvern, Osage County, KS

Employees: 5

78
Violations
21
S&S Violations
14
Accidents
$20K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

MSHA Mine ID1401537
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates39.0119440, -98.4841670
Nearest TownMelvern

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.