Mining Incidents

BUCKLAND PLANT Metal/Non-Metal

Buckland, Auglaize County, OH  ·  Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 3300121

BUCKLAND PLANT has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
23
Years on record
1983–2023
Latest incident
Aug 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
61
citations
11
significant & substantial
$6,326
proposed penalties
$6,326
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
62
inspections on record
799
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 799 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

BUCKLAND PLANT has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$6K
proposed penalties
$6K
current assessed
$6K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
61 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-11-19.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 611 1 0 1636.7
2025 Q3 2,096 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 2,855 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 343 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 2,744 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 2,789 3 0 1075.7
2024 Q2 1,176 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 1,557 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 3,237 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 4,127 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 4,030 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 1,577 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 4,014 1 0 249.1
2022 Q3 4,485 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 2,429 1 0 411.7
2022 Q1 1,433 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 4,001 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 4,467 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 3,429 3 0 874.9
2021 Q1 1,086 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 3,814 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 4,900 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 5,635 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 2,046 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 3,197 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 5,159 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 5,002 2 0 399.8
2019 Q1 1,117 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 1,835 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 3,681 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 3,416 1 0 292.7
2018 Q1 2,530 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 2,654 1 0 376.8
2017 Q3 6,331 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 6,648 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 1,766 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 2,090 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 4,431 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 4,772 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 4,045 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 3,587 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 1,749 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 6,514 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 1,194 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 4,729 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 4,195 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 7,893 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 1,893 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 2,791 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 5,001 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 2,278 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 4,854 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 3,303 1 0 302.8
2012 Q3 3,936 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 1,170 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 1,834 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 1,871 3 0 1603.4
2011 Q3 6,051 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 3,184 6 3 1884.4
2011 Q1 1,067 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 1,764 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 4,710 1 0 212.3
2010 Q2 4,087 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 2,949 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 3,664 1 0 272.9
2009 Q3 9,131 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 5,444 2 0 367.4
2009 Q1 2,088 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 4,980 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 6,191 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 6,344 3 0 472.9
2008 Q1 2,848 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 6,147 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 6,089 1 0 164.2
2007 Q2 4,156 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 1,913 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 2,937 1 1 340.5
2006 Q3 4,971 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 7,646 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 5,095 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 7,636 1 0 131.0
2005 Q3 7,864 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 5,892 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 4,831 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 7,616 3 0 393.9
2004 Q3 7,780 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 7,208 3 0 416.2
2004 Q1 4,274 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 4,879 3 0 614.9
2003 Q3 6,622 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 6,944 5 3 720.0
2003 Q1 4,096 2 0 488.3
2002 Q4 4,496 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 4,683 2 0 427.1
2002 Q2 6,579 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 2,730 3 0 1098.9
2001 Q4 4,686 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 6,230 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 7,564 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 5,858 6 3 1024.2
2000 Q4 5,472 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 8,452 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 7,972 1 1 125.4
2000 Q1 6,699 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

23 on file

2023 · 2 incidents

August 31, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a dried silicone caulk tube out of caulk gun with a utility knife, when the knife slipped at the end and cut EE's left ring finger requiring stitches.

July 31, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning stone off a catwalk. While walking backwards, EE lost EE's balance and grabbed the handrail with EE's left hand for support. EE felt something pull/pop in EE's left elbow.

2018 · 1 incident

July 30, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by falling object

Employee opened a storage bin chute when fine material fell and got in EE's right eye. EE was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion.

2017 · 1 incident

June 26, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was carrying a replacement screen cloth up a conveyor catwalk when ee hit a support with the cloth injuring right shoulder. Injury was a dislocated shoulder.

2016 · 1 incident

2009 · 1 incident

June 2, 2009 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning around conveyors when a return idler guard fell off and struck his left hand.

2005 · 1 incident

April 25, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object

Stepped off of truck loading platform and twisted his ankle (stepped on rock). Was not reportable until lost time occurred on 4/29/05.

2004 · 2 incidents

June 8, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped on step and bruised his shinn. Note: Employee did not seek medical attention until 6/29/04. Lost time occurred from 6/30/04 to 7/9/04. Returned to work 7/12/04.

January 5, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SPLICING CONVEYOR USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO SQUARE BELT. IT SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS FINGER. INJURY OCCURRED ON 1/5, BUT HE DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL 1/6. WE WERE NOT AWARE THAT TREATMENT INCLUDED "STERI-STRIP" CLOSURES UNTIL MEDICAL REPORT WAS RECEIVED ON 1/12/04.

2003 · 2 incidents

January 29, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against a moving object

WAS DUMPING LOAD OF MATERIAL ON STOCKPILE. EE APPARENTLY BACKED UP BERM ALONG RAMP WITH THE LEFT REAR TIRES, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO TIP OVER.

2001 · 1 incident

June 27, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING TUBE ASSEMBLY FROM SCREEN WITH A COME-ALONG. TUBE CAUGTH ON FLOOR, CAUSING TO TO JUMP, STRIKING HIM IN THE ARM.

2000 · 3 incidents

August 25, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HOLDING LARGE WRENCH SO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE COULD HIT IT WITH A HAMMER. PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN WRENCH AND CRUSHER.

July 17, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS RE-SPLICING CONVEYER BELT WHEN CABLE COME-ALONG CAME APART CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

April 26, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

WAS INSTALLING SKIRT RUBBER ON CONVEYOR, CAUGHT HAND, CAUSING LACERATION.

1999 · 2 incidents

March 31, 1999 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WALKED OUT OF MILL, DID NOT NOTICE TRUCK MOVING RAN OVER LEFT FOOT BREAKING IT, EE WAS WEARING STEEL TOED SHOES

1996 · 1 incident

1994 · 1 incident

June 30, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against a moving object

BACK TRUCK UP THE PILE, DIDN'T GET SQUARE AND TRUCK FELL.

1991 · 1 incident

January 15, 1991 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING 3" PORTABLE PUMP.PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK WHILE LIFTING.LEFT HIP.

1990 · 1 incident

June 21, 1990 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by flying object

GRINDING PIECE OF HANDRAIL,PIECE OF SLAG OFF GRINDER FLEW INTO RIGHT EYE.HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT BY DR.

1989 · 1 incident

November 18, 1989 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MAKING A HOLE LARHER IN SKIRT RUBBER THE KNIFE BEING USED CLOSED AND LACERATED THUMB.

1983 · 1 incident

May 18, 1983 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT WAS ASSISTING IN LOADING A FRAME ONTO FRONT END LOADER BUCKET IT WAS STUCK IN THE MUD HE BENT OVER AND PULLED ON THE FRAME AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

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