Key Takeaway
Portable Crusher #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in La Cygne, Linn County, KS. It has 98 violations on record (32 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mid-States Materials, LLC.
Portable Crusher #1
Operator: Mid-States Materials, LLC
Controller: Eric H Bettis; Matt McPherson
Location: La Cygne, Linn County, KS
Employees: 8
Recent Violations
View all 98 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | 56.14107 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/24/2024 | 56.12002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/18/2023 | 56.15005 | S&S | ModNegligence | $477 |
| 04/28/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 02/07/2018 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/15/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/15/2016 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/15/2016 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 09/10/2015 | 56.15002 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 09/10/2015 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/10/2015 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 10/12/2011 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 10/05/2010 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 10/05/2010 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $6,458 |
| 10/05/2010 | 56.9300(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $7,176 |
| 10/05/2010 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $117 |
| 10/05/2010 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $2,000 |
| 02/09/2010 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 02/09/2010 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $392 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 7 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 9d restricted |
| 03/02/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 01/16/2008 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 53d lost |
| 07/28/2005 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/07/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 17d lost |
| 01/10/2003 | NO VALUE FOUND | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 371d lost |
| 07/06/2001 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
Inspections
View all 44 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 04/24/2024 | 04/24/2024 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 09/07/2023 | 09/07/2023 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 08/18/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 09/12/2022 | 09/12/2022 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 04/27/2021 | 04/28/2021 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 08/31/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/07/2018 | 02/07/2018 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 11/15/2016 | 11/16/2016 | 15.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Crusher #1 have?
Portable Crusher #1 has 98 MSHA violations on record, of which 32 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Portable Crusher #1?
Portable Crusher #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in La Cygne, Linn County, KS. It currently has 8 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crusher #1?
According to MSHA records, Portable Crusher #1 has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Crusher #1?
Portable Crusher #1 is operated by Mid-States Materials, LLC and controlled by Eric H Bettis; Matt McPherson. MSHA Mine ID: 1401465.