Key Takeaway

Bluffton Stone Company LLC. is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Bluffton, Allen County, OH. It has 159 violations on record (36 S&S) and $26K in proposed penalties. Operated by Bluffton Stone Company.

Bluffton Stone Company LLC.

Active Surface Stone

Operator: Bluffton Stone Company

Controller: Brent Gerken; Michael J Gerken

Location: Bluffton, Allen County, OH

Employees: 11

159
Violations
36
S&S Violations
18
Accidents
$26K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/02/2025 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/30/2025 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/30/2025 56.14100(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/29/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
04/29/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/25/2024 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/12/2024 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
01/16/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/03/2023 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $252
11/28/2022 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $155
06/28/2022 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/28/2022 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $234
11/23/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
11/22/2021 56.11001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/23/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/10/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/10/2021 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
02/10/2021 56.18002(b) Non-S&S HighNegligence $125
06/22/2020 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $157
06/22/2020 56.12008 Non-S&S ModNegligence $157

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/03/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted
08/13/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost
06/06/2011 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted
04/12/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted
08/14/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/18/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted
02/01/2006 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
09/27/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
07/14/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 19d restricted
06/01/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/02/2025 12/02/2025 13.00 1
04/28/2025 04/30/2025 30.50 1
11/25/2024 11/27/2024 27.00 1
06/12/2024 06/13/2024 17.00 1
12/13/2023 12/14/2023 19.50 1
05/01/2023 05/04/2023 19.75 1
11/28/2022 11/30/2022 30.25 1
09/20/2022 09/20/2022 14.00 1
06/23/2022 06/29/2022 22.50 1
11/22/2021 11/24/2021 26.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID3300017
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees11
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates40.8891670, -83.8902780
Nearest TownBluffton

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Bluffton Stone Company LLC. have?

Bluffton Stone Company LLC. has 159 MSHA violations on record, of which 36 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $26K.

What type of mine is Bluffton Stone Company LLC.?

Bluffton Stone Company LLC. is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Bluffton, Allen County, OH. It currently has 11 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Bluffton Stone Company LLC.?

According to MSHA records, Bluffton Stone Company LLC. has 18 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Bluffton Stone Company LLC.?

Bluffton Stone Company LLC. is operated by Bluffton Stone Company and controlled by Brent Gerken; Michael J Gerken. MSHA Mine ID: 3300017.