Key Takeaway
Elk Creek is a active surface mine producing Stone, located in Boone, Watauga County, NC. It has 36 violations on record (11 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buechel Stone Corp..
Elk Creek
Operator: Buechel Stone Corp.
Controller: Shaun Buechel; Dominique Von Wald; Michael Buechel
Location: Boone, Watauga County, NC
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 36 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/02/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/02/2024 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/17/2024 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/17/2024 | 56.4200(b)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/17/2024 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $204 |
| 08/18/2023 | 41.12 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 03/15/2023 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $477 |
| 03/23/2022 | 56.9313 | S&S | ModNegligence | $407 |
| 03/23/2022 | 56.14130(g) | S&S | LowNegligence | $183 |
| 04/13/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 04/08/2021 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $139 |
| 05/30/2019 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 05/30/2019 | 56.15002 | S&S | HighNegligence | $326 |
| 05/23/2019 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/23/2019 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/23/2019 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 05/23/2019 | 56.4102 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/23/2019 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $168 |
| 09/12/2017 | 41.11(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $116 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 29d restricted |
Inspections
View all 23 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | 10/20/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 09/10/2025 | 09/11/2025 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 07/28/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 03/04/2025 | 03/06/2025 | 14.50 | 1 |
| 08/19/2024 | 09/12/2024 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2024 | 08/02/2024 | 16.00 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 02/01/2024 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 08/16/2023 | 08/25/2023 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 04/27/2023 | 04/27/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Elk Creek have?
Elk Creek has 36 MSHA violations on record, of which 11 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.
What type of mine is Elk Creek?
Elk Creek is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Boone, Watauga County, NC. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Elk Creek?
According to MSHA records, Elk Creek has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Elk Creek?
Elk Creek is operated by Buechel Stone Corp. and controlled by Shaun Buechel; Dominique Von Wald; Michael Buechel. MSHA Mine ID: 3102313.