Linked from Prehistoric Mounds and Archeological Sites of Kansas
A five-ton fly wheel breaks and is scrapped. Pieces fly all over, and “one piece weighing several hundred pounds landed upon Little Bear Mound.” The loss is $5,000, covered by insurance. The plant was shut down for several months for repairs. Source
An engine explodes, blowing down a brick wall. Source
Fire in the elevator of the largest building of the plant, destroying five elevators, four storage bins, and other machinery. The crusher building and all machinery inside were also destroyed. The lost is said to be $1,500, covered by insurance. Source
A rail car loaded with stone broke lose and plunged through the crusher building, nearly striking John Keck. No one was injured, but the rail car was destroyed, some machinery was damaged, and operations ceased for the night. Source
A gas explosion damages masonry around the boilers. Source