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.
Operator: Bluffton Stone Company
Controller: Brent Gerken; Michael J Gerken
Location: Bluffton, Allen County, OH
Employees: 11
Recent Violations
View all 159 →| 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
View all 18 →| 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
View all 74 →| 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 |
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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.