Key Takeaway
Silver Lake Plant is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. It has 58 violations on record (9 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by Builders Choice Aggregates.
Silver Lake Plant
Operator: Builders Choice Aggregates
Controller: Summit Materials LLC; N R Hamm
Location: Topeka, Shawnee County, KS
Employees: 7
Recent Violations
View all 58 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/02/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/20/2023 | 56.16005 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/20/2023 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 08/23/2023 | 56.14103(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $252 |
| 01/05/2023 | 56.11002 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 03/14/2022 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 05/17/2021 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/17/2021 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/17/2021 | 56.11003 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/17/2021 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 04/09/2020 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $378 |
| 01/02/2020 | 47.44(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 01/02/2020 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/26/2019 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/26/2019 | 56.14205 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/26/2019 | 56.12025 | S&S | ModNegligence | $558 |
| 07/26/2019 | 56.12035 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,421 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 55d restricted |
| 09/26/2022 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 49d restricted |
Inspections
View all 42 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | 10/16/2025 | 2.50 | 1 |
| 10/02/2025 | 10/06/2025 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 08/13/2025 | 08/13/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 12/30/2024 | 12/30/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 09/11/2024 | 09/11/2024 | 0.50 | 1 |
| 09/10/2024 | 09/13/2024 | 22.25 | 1 |
| 11/20/2023 | 11/20/2023 | 13.00 | 2 |
| 08/29/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 08/23/2023 | 08/23/2023 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 01/05/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 6.75 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Silver Lake Plant have?
Silver Lake Plant has 58 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.
What type of mine is Silver Lake Plant?
Silver Lake Plant is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Topeka, Shawnee County, KS. It currently has 7 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Silver Lake Plant?
According to MSHA records, Silver Lake Plant has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Silver Lake Plant?
Silver Lake Plant is operated by Builders Choice Aggregates and controlled by Summit Materials LLC; N R Hamm. MSHA Mine ID: 1401702.