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BUECHEL STONE CORP - FDL Metal/Non-Metal

Buechel Stone Corp · Surface
Fond Du Lac, WI, Fond Du Lac County, WI  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4702567

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
123
Years on record
2000–2015
Latest incident
Oct 2015
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
64
citations
13
significant & substantial
$6,726
proposed penalties
$6,673
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 406 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 356 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 561 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 496 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 527 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 572 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 544 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 506 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

123 on file

2015 · 1 incident

October 26, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving a piece of flagstone and while moving the stone, he felt a pain on his right abdomen area which occurred on 10/26/2015. The pain did not go away after a feel days, employee sought treatment on 11/06/2015, where he was given work restrictions.

2014 · 1 incident

January 23, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buechel Stone Corp · Fall down stairs

The employee was walking down stairs and got her heel stuck in her pant leg causing her to fall down four steps.

2010 · 3 incidents

June 17, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buechel Stone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking along berm on way to lunch break. A stone on the berm slipped, causing the employee to fall. Employee sprained his right ankle. Restricted duty assigned.

May 25, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hammer and tracer to open stone. The hammer hit the left edge of the tracer. The hammer slipped off the tracer causing the employee's left hand hit another stone. Restricted duty assigned. **Employee did not seek treatment until 5/26/10**

May 18, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting stone with another employee. The stone started slipping; the employee bent straight down with his back and felt pain in his abdomen. Restricted duty assigned. **Employee did not seek treatment until 5/19/2010**

2008 · 14 incidents

December 4, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was taking finished stone off conveyor belt. Another stone came down belt and fell on his right hand causing a contusion. Restricted duty assigned.

October 7, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was operating splitter; another employee who was loading the line moved the row of stones forward with the forks of his forklift causing the first stone on the line to move forward, pinning the employee between the machine and stone. Restricted duty assigned.

September 19, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading splitter with small stones off pallet that was placed on the loading table. As he took a stone off the pallet, another stone shifted and fell on his right elbow. Right elbow fracture; Restricted duty assigned.

July 16, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against stationary object

As the employee was pushing a stone on the conveyor belt, he rubbed his arm across a small stone that was on the belt; Employee received stitches and was assigned restricted duty.

July 9, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee hit left thumb with Tifler while chipping a piece of stone; then another employee was placing a stone on the table and the stone hit the employee's left thumb. Restricted duty assigned.

May 13, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by powered moving object

Employee walked behind forklift that was stopped. The forklift driver backed up, not seeing the employee. The employee did not get out of the path of the forklift and the forklift ran over the employee's left foot. Restricted duty assigned.

April 25, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a long piece of stone when he felt pain in his left shoulder; Restricted duty assigned.

March 25, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was adjusting stone on conveyor belt; he pulled the stone back with his right hand and smashed his thumb between the stone he was adjusting and another stone. Restricted duty assigned.

March 21, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was handling a piece of sandstone. The sandstone slipped out of his hands, causing a laceration on his left pinky. Stitches and restricted duty assigned.

March 18, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from the break room to his car; he slipped on ice and twisted his lower back. **Employee did not report the injury and seek medical attention until 3/21/08. Employee was released to full duty the next working day; the return to work slip did not indicate employee was given a prescription.

March 17, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Forklift driver was placing a large stone on conveyor. The large stone became caught on a small stone on the conveyor belt and would not move. Employee reached between large stone and conveyor belt to remove the small stone. The large stone broke and fell on employees left hand; Lacerated finger requiring stitches; Restricted duty assigned.

March 11, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buechel Stone Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the quarry and slipped on the ice and fell on his left side. Restricted duty assigned.

February 28, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a piece of stone. The stone slipped out of his hand and hit the employee on the left wrist; Diagnosis: Fracture; Restricted duty assigned. **Injury report was filed on 2/28/08, I forgot to hit the submit button, so it did not sumbit.

February 26, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Stone fell off conveyor belt and hit employee's right shin. Diagnosis: Contusion/abrasion. Prescribed medication. **Employee did not seek treatment until 2/27/08.

2007 · 11 incidents

October 5, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was driving loader and felt pain in his lower abdomen. Diagnosis: Abdominal wall strain; Restricted duty and prescribed medications assigned.

September 13, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving a stone to pick up a piece of board. He felt pain in his lower back. Diagnosis: Back strain - restricted duty assigned.

August 29, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was unloading a pallet of stone onto the conveyor belt. The pallet collapsed and hit the employee's leg. Diagnosis: Contusion/Abrasion of left leg. Restricted duty assigned.

August 13, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Buechel Stone Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing out of semi truck. His left foot was on the ground. When he lifted his right foot off the step he felt a twinge in his right knee. Diagnosis: Knee strain; Restricted duty assigned.

July 16, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a stone and felt a pain in his abdomen. Restricted duty. *Employee did not report the injury until 7/18/07. He did not seek medical treatment until 7/19/07.

March 26, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pushing stone into cutter when he felt pain in his back. He did not report the injury until 3/27/07. He did not seek medical treatment until 3/28/07. Light duty assigned. Trapezius Strain.

March 13, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing stone into splitter, felt pain in his left shoulder. Diagnosis: Left Shoulder Strain - Restricted Duty

February 21, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee bent down and placed one hand on the ground and picked up stone with the other hand. Another stone fell off a table and hit his hand that was placed on the ground, fracturing finger - light duty.

January 30, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buechel Stone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

Another EE pushed this EE. Injured EE fell and hit a fire extinguisher causing a laceration needing stitches.

January 24, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal belt vulcanizer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting stone off conveyor belt. He had his hands on the front of the stone instead of the sides. Another stone came down the belt and hit the ee's hand finger laceration-light duty.

January 5, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a loader and hit a big root causing his neck to twist to one side. He did not report accident or seek treatment until 1/8/07 cervical strain-light duty.

2006 · 12 incidents

December 14, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting stone from conveyor belt, felt a popping sensation in his back. He did not report injury until 8:30 pm. He did not seek medical attention until 12/15/06. Light duty.

December 11, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a stone off the conveyor belt and felt a pain in the middle of his back. Thoratic Strain - Restricted Duty

December 7, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was picking a stone off the floor. A stone fell off the table next to him and hit the employee's hand. Right index finger laceration. Light Duty given.

November 10, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee picked up a rock to put in a crate. He twisted at the waist to place the rock in the crate, felt pain in his back. Low back pain - restricted duty.

October 17, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee told supervisor his shoulder was not healed from a non-work related injury he had the week before. Employee went to Dr. and said he hurt his back at work moving a stone.

September 25, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buechel Stone Corp · Fall down stairs

Employee was leaving for lunch. She tripped on some small stones on the outside staircase. Sprained hand. Prescribed medicine.

July 5, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a stone from conveyor belt when another stone struck his hand. Contusion to his left middle finger, restricted duty. * EE did not seek medical treatment until 7/6/06.

June 5, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted 50 lb stone from pallet to put on conveyor belt. He twisted the wrong way causing a pain in his lower back. Restricted duty assigned.

March 8, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting stone, arm started hurting. Left arm swollen, left wrist pain--restricted duty.

February 13, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against stationary object

Employee was pushing stone on conveyor belt and cut his left palm on a sharp edge of the stone requiring stitches.

February 9, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As EE removed a stone from the conveyor belt, another stone rolled over and pinched his finger between the two stones. Laceration on right 5th finger requiring stitches and prescribed medication. Restricted duty.

January 18, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE LIFTED STONE AND WAS PLACING IT ON PALLET. WHEN HE TWISTED, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK (BACK STRAIN).

2005 · 20 incidents

December 19, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer OTHER
Buechel Stone Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee doesn't know what happened. He had no pain during work or when he left work. He started feeling pain about 7 pm at home.

December 19, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting stone onto conveyor belt and felt pain in his back. the employee never reported the injury until 12/22/05. he told his supervisor he was going home because he had the flu.

December 8, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against a moving object

Two loaders were unloading hay bales from truck. His forks were on top of the other loader's forks. When the forks underneath were lifted, it caused the other loader to lift and then fall to the ground. Employee's abdominal wall was strained. Prescribed medication. EE did not report until 12/13/05.

December 6, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAMMERING & CHISELING STONE WHEN FELT PAIN IN HIS ELBOWS. TENDONITIS OF ELBOWS - RESTRICTED DUTY.

November 1, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE OFFICE HORSEPLAYING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. THE OTHER EE KICKED HIM IN THE KNEE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 11/15/05. DIAGNOSIS: KNEE CONTUSION, MEDICINE PRESCRIBED.

October 11, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

STONE FELL OFF CONVEYOR BELT & HIT EMPLOYEES' RT. FOOT, FRACTURE. *EE DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL 10/12/05.

October 3, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was lifting stone with a shovel and felt pain in his back - lumbar strain - restricted duty. Employee did not seek treatment until 10/5.

September 19, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP STONE & FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, LOW BACK PAIN. *EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 9/23/05.

August 17, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING STONE FROM TEETH OF SPLITTER. STONE REMOVAL RAIL WENT UP & ON THE WAY DOWN CAUGHT EE'S FINGER.

August 8, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing a stone off the pallet. The stone tilted back. He tried to hold the stone. Strained right shoulder.

August 8, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a fireplace into a truck and felt pain in his shoulder. Rotator cuff strain.

August 4, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using hammer & chisel on a stone. He missed the chisel & hit his finger with the hammer - fractured finger. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 8/25/05.

August 2, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING A STONE. IT BROKE AND A SMALL PIECE OF STONE HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE ANKLE. SMALL CUT ON LEFT ANKLE.

June 21, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING STONE FROM ONE PALLET TO ANOTHER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 20, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LOADER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. RIGHT LUMBAR STRAIN.

April 12, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving a stone on the conveyor belt. Another stone fell on his hand causing a contusion.

March 31, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TAKING STONES OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND STACKING THEM ON PALLETS - FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. SUPERVISOR WAS GOING TO TAKE EE TO THE DOCTOR BUT EE LEFT BY HIMSELF.

March 8, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by flying object

Employee was chipping stone with hammer & chisel. Stone chip flew under employee's safety glasses into his eye.

February 16, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO UNBLOCK ROCKS ON CONVEYOR BELT. WHEN HE LIFTED UP ON THE PRY BAR HE FELT A TWINGE IN HIS BACK. DIAGNOSIS: BACK PAIN.

January 3, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing stone on conveyor belt when he felt a sharp pain in his back (lower back strain).

2004 · 14 incidents

December 6, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was catching stone from conveyor belt. Pain in left wrist. Diagnosis: cyst( reoccurring from injury in July).

November 24, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING STONES FROM CONVEYOR BELT AND STACKING ON PALLETS, PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DIAGNOSIS LOWER BACK PAIN, MILD SCIATICA. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 12/11/04. E3E INFORMED US ON 12/13/04 THAT EE SOUGHT TREATMENT

November 9, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from a forklift. he stepped on a small stone and twisted his ankle. sprained ankle and foot contusion employee did not seek treatment with 11/10/04

October 26, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading stone on conveyer belt. A stone fell and hit him in his right knee. Right knee pain. He did not go to Dr until 11-1-04.

October 15, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee lifted small hydrasplit & was putting on pallet when he felt lower back pain.

August 17, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE WAS CUTTING A STONE ON END TRIMMER. THE STONE TWISTED, CATCHING EE'S FINGER BETWEEN THE STONE AND THE SIDE OF THE END TRIMMER. AMPUTATED RIGHT INDEX FINGER (TIP OF FINGER ONLY - NO BONE INVOLVEMENT).

July 7, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRYING STONES AND STACKING ON PALLETS. PAIN IN NECK - CERVICAL STRAIN. DID NOT NOTIFY EMPLOYER OF INJURY UNTIL 7/12/04. EE TREATED AT EMERGENCY ROOM ON 7/8/04. NOT DETERMINED WORK-RELATED. ON 7/13/04 EE SAW FAMILY DOCTOR - WAS DETERMINED WORK-RELATED AT THAT TIME.

July 2, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The ee was moving lg stones from a pallet on to the conveyor. EE felt pain in his l wrist when pushing a rock. Diagnosis: L wrist strain.

June 15, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER & CHISEL ON A STONE THAT WAS BEING HELD UP BY FORKS OF A SKID STEER. THE STONE CRACKED HORIZONTALLY & FELL ON THE EMPLOYEE'S FOOT. EMPLOYEE HAS BROKEN BONES IN HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 25, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A HAMMER TO CHIP A STONE. RIGHT ARM BECAME SORE FROM THE REPETITIVE MOTION. DIAGNOSED WITH RIGHT ARM TENDONITIS. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 6/8/04.

May 21, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING STONES OFF CONVEYOR BELT & STACKING THEM ON PALLETS. BACK STRAIN

May 13, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING STONE FROM CONVEYOR BELT AND STACKING ON PALLETS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS SIDE. DIAGNOSED WITH ABDOMINAL STRAIN.

March 25, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING STONES OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND STACKING ON PALLETS. HE REACHED TO PUT A STONE BACK ON THE BELT AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

February 17, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Buechel Stone Corp · No Value Found

EMPLOYEE WAS CATCHING STONE OFF CONVEYER BELT AND STACKING STONE ON PALLET. EE TWISTED WRONG IN THE CARRYING THE STONE. DISC INJURY.

2003 · 14 incidents

December 15, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING STONE OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND STACKING ON PALLET. EMPLOYEE TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS GROIN.

November 20, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING STONES OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND STACKING THEM ON PALLETS. WHEN HE WAS CARRYING A STONE, HE STRAINED HIS HAMSTRING. EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 1/13/04. DOCTOR VERIFIED INJURY AS WORK-RELATED ON 1/16/04.

October 17, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING A STONE WITH END TRIMMER. A STONE CHIP FLEW OUT AND CUT THE EMPLOYEES UPPER & LOWER LIPS REQUIRING STITCHES.

October 16, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TAKING STONES OFF A CONVEYOR BELT AND STACKING THEM ON A PALLET. A STONE FELL OFF THE CONVEYOR BELT AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT HEAD-BRUSING HIS RIGHT HEEL.

August 4, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER AND CHISEL TO OPEN A STONE. HE TRIED TO MOVE THE STONE, AND IT BROKE. HIS ARM SLIPPED, AND HE CUT HIS LEFT FOREARM ON THE STONE.

July 31, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HYDRASPLITTER, HAD BACK PAIN. DOCTOR SAID IT WAS RECURRING FROM A PREVIOUS INJURY. EMPLOYEE DID NOT NOTIFIE EMPLOYER THAT IT WAS A WORK INJURY UNTIL 8/12/03.

July 17, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP STONES AND PLACING THEM ON PALLETS. BACK STARTED HURTING. BACK STRAIN.

July 10, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CARRYING A STONE FROM THE CONVEYOR BELT TO PUT ON A PALLET. A STONE ON THE PALLET WAS STICKING OUT AND CUT THE EE'S RIGHT LEG.

May 29, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING A STONE ON THE TURN TABLE. HE GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE STONE AND ROLLERS.

May 22, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A 5 POUND STONE ON A PALLET SAID HE TWISTED WRONG AND HURT HIS BACK.

April 23, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO CHISEL TO OPEN A STONE WHEN A LARGE ROCK FLEW OUT FROM UNDER A NEARBY LOADER TIRE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LOWER LEFT LEG. EMPLOYEE BROKE BOTH BONES IN LOW ER LEFT LEG.

April 16, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS TRIMMING STONE WITH A HAMMER AND CHISEL. ARM BECAME SORE. TENDONITIS OF THE RIGHT ARM.

March 18, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROCKS OFF THE GROUND AND PLACING THEM ON PALLETS WHEN HE STARTED HAVING BACK PAIN.

January 28, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP STONES OFF FLOOR AND PLACING THEM ON PALLETS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. LUMBAR STRAIN.

2002 · 10 incidents

November 5, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STANDING NEXT TO A CONVEYOR BELT CHISELING OPEN A STONE. A STONE ON THE CONVEYOR BELT BROKE AND A PIECE OF BROKEN STONE FELL ON HIS LEFT HEEL, LACERATING IT.

October 3, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CHISELING STONE, WHEN THE HAMMER GLANCED OFF THE CHISEL AND STRUCK HIS FINGER. THE EE DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT AT THAT TIME. ON 10/21/02 WE RECEIVED A BILL FROM REGIONAL CLINIC. THE CORRESPONDENCE INDICATED THAT THE EE HAD BROKEN THE 4TH FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.

September 26, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING VENTING FOR A FIREPLACE. HIS LT. FOREMARM HIT AGAINST A SHARP EDGE OF THE PIPE, LACERATING HIS ARM. HE RECEIVED STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

August 1, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK BECAME SORE.

July 31, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING STONE & BACK BECAME SORE.

July 15, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against stationary object

PULLING A ROCK OFF OF A BELT AND HIS HAND SLIPPED.

June 21, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING UP ROCK.

June 10, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROCK.

June 4, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING A WELD WITH A HAND GRINDER.

May 30, 2002 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PALLETIZING ROCK AND CAUGHT FINGER ETWEEN 2 ROCKS.

2001 · 14 incidents

November 6, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAUGHT INDEX & MIDDLE FINGERS BETWEEN HYDRASPLITAND STONE.

September 4, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAUGHT LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN 2 STONES BROKEN FINGERTIP.

August 13, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A ROCK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST. MUSCLE STRAIN LEFT CHEST.

August 2, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING STONE IN PIT.

July 19, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING STONE SAID HIS RIGHT ARM HURT, DID NOT REPORT AN INJURY UNTIL 8-10-01.

June 1, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PUTTING STONE ON A PALLET FROM THE BELT.

April 30, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SECOND INJURY, LIFTING STONE.

April 30, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

STONE BEMG TAKEN OFF OF CONVEYOR ANOTHER ONE FELL ON FINGER.

April 26, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

FIRST INJURY, LIFTING STONE

April 4, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING AND MOVING STONE.

March 22, 2001 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Buechel Stone Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS A HISTORY OF MEDICAL PROBLEMS. HE WAS EXPERIENCING NUMBNESS OF THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE, AND A SLIGHT LOSS OF STRENGTH. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WAS CALLED.

2000 · 9 incidents

October 24, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLED MUSCLE WHILE LOADING LINE.

October 19, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHIPPING STONE.

October 10, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE HURT HIS BACK CATCHING STONE BEHIND SPLITTER.

September 1, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck against stationary object

PULLING STONE AND HIT ELBOW--4 STITCHES.

July 18, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

REPAIRING EQUIPMENT AND PUSHING STONE INTO SPLITTER.

June 21, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIN SHELL LAYER FLEW OFF A STONE BEING CUT AND HIT HIM IN THE THROAT.

May 25, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD.

May 11, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP TOO LARGE OF A ROCK, PAIN DOWN BACK AND RIGHT LEG.