Key Takeaway
Portable Crusher #5 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Overbrook, Douglas County, KS. It has 82 violations on record (20 S&S) and $13K in proposed penalties. Operated by Mid-States Materials, LLC.
Portable Crusher #5
Operator: Mid-States Materials, LLC
Controller: Eric H Bettis; Matt McPherson
Location: Overbrook, Douglas County, KS
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 82 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 09/08/2025 | 46.7(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/25/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 03/04/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/16/2019 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/16/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/16/2017 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/09/2016 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/09/2016 | 56.11003 | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/09/2016 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/09/2016 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 08/09/2016 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $276 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.16006 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 03/09/2016 | 56.13011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 02/11/2015 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 86d lost |
| 08/05/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 1d restricted |
Inspections
View all 43 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 25.75 | 1 |
| 08/23/2022 | 08/23/2022 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 02/25/2022 | 02/25/2022 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 03/23/2021 | 03/23/2021 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 03/04/2020 | 03/05/2020 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/16/2019 | 07/16/2019 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 08/16/2017 | 08/17/2017 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/09/2016 | 08/10/2016 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 03/09/2016 | 03/09/2016 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 03/09/2016 | 03/09/2016 | 1.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Crusher #5 have?
Portable Crusher #5 has 82 MSHA violations on record, of which 20 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $13K.
What type of mine is Portable Crusher #5?
Portable Crusher #5 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Overbrook, Douglas County, KS. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Crusher #5?
According to MSHA records, Portable Crusher #5 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Crusher #5?
Portable Crusher #5 is operated by Mid-States Materials, LLC and controlled by Eric H Bettis; Matt McPherson. MSHA Mine ID: 1401466.