Plant 3
Intermittent
Surface
Stone
Operator: Nelson Quarries Inc
Controller: Kenneth L Nelson
Location: Iola, Allen County, KS
Employees: 1
139
Violations
21
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$69K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 139 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2023 | 56.3131 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/01/2023 | 56.4130(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/27/2022 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/27/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/27/2021 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 08/23/2019 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.12013 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.12001 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,242 |
| 08/23/2019 | 57.12030 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,242 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/23/2019 | 56.16001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.14201(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.4601 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 01/31/2018 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 08/13/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 61 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/04/2026 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 11/26/2025 | 02/17/2026 | 17.75 | 1 |
| 09/24/2025 | 09/24/2025 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 09/19/2024 | 09/20/2024 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 08/01/2023 | 08/01/2023 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 06/27/2022 | 06/27/2022 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 07/27/2021 | 07/27/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 09/19/2019 | 09/19/2019 | 9.75 | 1 |
| 09/03/2019 | 09/04/2019 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/23/2019 | 08/27/2019 | 25.25 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID1401277
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees1
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.9230560, -95.3541670
Nearest TownIola
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Plant 3 have?
Plant 3 has 139 MSHA violations on record, of which 21 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $69K.
What type of mine is Plant 3?
Plant 3 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Iola, Allen County, KS. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Plant 3?
According to MSHA records, Plant 3 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Plant 3?
Plant 3 is operated by Nelson Quarries Inc and controlled by Kenneth L Nelson. MSHA Mine ID: 1401277.