Mining Incidents

Olathe QuarryMetal/Nonmetal

Olathe, Johnson County, KS · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1401704
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
4
Years on record
2014–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

4 on file

2026 · 1 incident

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to rotate a conveyor tail pulley with a bar; the bar slipped from pulley causing employee to lunge forward hitting EE's chin on the side of conveyor frame.

2021 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

We had two shots today. Halfway through the 2nd shot, I was moving the hose over some drill cutting piles and I felt pain in my scrotum. I went to the ER to be examined by a Dr. After receiving an ultrasound and CT scan, I was told I have 2 Inguinal Hernias that will require surgery to fix.

2019 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped and lost balance causing employee to stumble backwards and twist ankle.

2014 · 1 incident

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was using a pry bar on a lodged rock in a pulley when it come loose. The employee fell back on his left leg causing injury to the ankle.