Key Takeaway

Sorting Machine is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Pence, WI, Iron County, WI. It has 11 violations on record (0 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by Glacial Stone LLC.

Sorting Machine

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Glacial Stone LLC

Controller: Jim Bucheger; Tim Dragovich; Evan Bucheger

Location: Pence, WI, Iron County, WI

Employees: 2

11
Violations
0
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/24/2025 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/31/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/31/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
03/31/2025 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/31/2022 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $133
08/08/2022 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
07/26/2016 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/26/2016 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/26/2016 56.11012 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/26/2016 56.20011 Non-S&S ModNegligence $114
07/26/2016 56.9300(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $114

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
09/24/2025 09/24/2025 12.50 1
08/28/2025 08/28/2025 10.00 1
03/31/2025 04/03/2025 2.50 1
08/28/2024 08/28/2024 2.75 1
06/20/2023 06/20/2023 3.25 1
10/31/2022 11/03/2022 5.25 1
08/08/2022 08/08/2022 3.75 1
08/08/2022 08/08/2022 1.00 1
08/06/2018 08/06/2018 6.50 1
07/25/2017 07/25/2017 1.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703784
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Basalt
Employees2
Days/Week2.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates46.4277780, -90.2902780
Nearest TownPence, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Sorting Machine have?

Sorting Machine has 11 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Sorting Machine?

Sorting Machine is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Pence, WI, Iron County, WI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Sorting Machine?

According to MSHA records, Sorting Machine has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Sorting Machine?

Sorting Machine is operated by Glacial Stone LLC and controlled by Jim Bucheger; Tim Dragovich; Evan Bucheger. MSHA Mine ID: 4703784.