Key Takeaway
Plummer Creek Quarry is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Scranton, Osage County, KS. It has 128 violations on record (30 S&S) and $37K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mid-States Materials, LLC.
Plummer Creek Quarry
Operator: Mid-States Materials, LLC
Controller: Eric H Bettis; Matt McPherson
Location: Scranton, Osage County, KS
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 128 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/13/2025 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2025 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/20/2025 | 56.4201(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $177 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/19/2025 | 56.18002(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $398 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 08/18/2025 | 56.4104(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/10/2024 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 09/10/2024 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/31/2023 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $477 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2022 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 8d lost, 27d restricted |
| 03/12/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 06/27/2014 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/09/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 10d lost, 50d restricted |
| 10/07/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 51d lost |
| 11/24/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 2d restricted |
| 05/07/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 08/08/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/25/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 10/25/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 51 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 34.75 | 1 |
| 11/12/2025 | 11/13/2025 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 09/10/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/25/2025 | 44.00 | 1 |
| 09/12/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 03/31/2023 | 03/31/2023 | 8.50 | 1 |
| 11/21/2022 | 11/23/2022 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2022 | 06/03/2022 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 06/02/2022 | 06/02/2022 | 8.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Plummer Creek Quarry have?
Plummer Creek Quarry has 128 MSHA violations on record, of which 30 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $37K.
What type of mine is Plummer Creek Quarry?
Plummer Creek Quarry is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Scranton, Osage County, KS. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Plummer Creek Quarry?
According to MSHA records, Plummer Creek Quarry has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Plummer Creek Quarry?
Plummer Creek Quarry is operated by Mid-States Materials, LLC and controlled by Eric H Bettis; Matt McPherson. MSHA Mine ID: 1401630.