Key Takeaway
Portable Unit is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Arkansas City, Cowley County, KS. It has 24 violations on record (1 S&S) and $4K in proposed penalties. Operated by Buechel Stone Corp.
Portable Unit
Operator: Buechel Stone Corp
Controller: Shaun Buechel; Dominique Von Wald; Michael Buechel
Location: Arkansas City, Cowley County, KS
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 24 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 03/19/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 05/15/2024 | 46.9(b)(5) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/20/2024 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $535 |
| 02/27/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $328 |
| 01/10/2024 | 56.1000 | Non-S&S | NoNegligence | $147 |
| 03/14/2023 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/13/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/13/2020 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/13/2020 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/18/2020 | 56.15001 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 08/18/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 11/29/2017 | 56.12008 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $118 |
| 11/13/2017 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 09/08/2015 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 09/08/2015 | 47.41(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 1 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2023 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 2d lost, 21d restricted |
Inspections
View all 27 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 14.25 | 1 |
| 05/15/2024 | 05/16/2024 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 03/26/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 03/20/2024 | 03/20/2024 | 4.50 | 1 |
| 03/18/2024 | 03/18/2024 | 6.25 | 1 |
| 02/26/2024 | 02/27/2024 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 01/09/2024 | 01/16/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 09/12/2023 | 09/12/2023 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 03/14/2023 | 03/14/2023 | 17.50 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Portable Unit have?
Portable Unit has 24 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $4K.
What type of mine is Portable Unit?
Portable Unit is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Arkansas City, Cowley County, KS. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Portable Unit?
According to MSHA records, Portable Unit has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Portable Unit?
Portable Unit is operated by Buechel Stone Corp and controlled by Shaun Buechel; Dominique Von Wald; Michael Buechel. MSHA Mine ID: 1401728.