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Payne & Dolan Inc · Surface
Controlled by Kurt Bechthold
Waukesha, Waukesha County, WI  ·  Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 4700868

PC1 has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
41
Years on record
1989–2025
Latest incident
Apr 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
64
citations
12
significant & substantial
$7,654
proposed penalties
$7,604
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $50 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
59
inspections on record
877
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: 877 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

PC1 has $8K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 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.
$8K
proposed penalties
$8K
current assessed
$8K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
64 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2023-07-18.
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 1,111 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 817 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 693 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 1,647 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 1,952 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 602 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 219 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 0 0 0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 1,762 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 2,884 2 0 693.5
2023 Q2 3,679 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 2,763 2 0 723.9
2022 Q4 3,029 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 3,330 1 0 300.3
2022 Q2 1,877 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 1,988 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 2,721 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 3,130 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 2,554 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 1,277 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 2,380 1 1 420.2
2020 Q3 3,200 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 2,507 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 1,214 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 1,860 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 3,352 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 3,332 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 1,997 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 1,711 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 1,964 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 2,598 2 1 769.8
2018 Q1 551 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 2,458 1 1 406.8
2017 Q3 1,630 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 2,148 1 0 465.5
2017 Q1 912 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 2,537 1 0 394.2
2016 Q3 2,776 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 1,733 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 1,255 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 2,881 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 3,808 2 0 525.2
2015 Q2 3,078 1 0 324.9
2015 Q1 1,433 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 3,164 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 4,004 10 1 2497.5
2014 Q2 2,907 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 2,041 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 2,843 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 3,185 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 2,574 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 1,779 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 2,867 1 0 348.8
2012 Q3 3,333 3 0 900.1
2012 Q2 2,980 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 2,154 1 0 464.3
2011 Q4 3,243 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 2,811 7 4 2490.2
2011 Q2 3,334 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 1,918 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 2,824 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 4,306 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 2,733 1 0 365.9
2010 Q1 729 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 2,784 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 3,923 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 3,460 11 2 3179.2
2009 Q1 1,285 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 5,734 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 3,422 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 3,517 1 0 284.3
2008 Q1 1,195 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 2,892 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 2,891 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 3,480 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 2,000 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 4,253 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 4,200 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 4,164 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 3,629 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 5,932 3 0 505.7
2005 Q3 6,686 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 5,018 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 2,721 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 4,034 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 3,908 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 3,382 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 2,550 3 0 1176.5
2003 Q4 2,098 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 3,915 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 3,756 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 2,812 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 3,684 1 0 271.4
2002 Q3 3,881 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 3,393 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 2,577 3 1 1164.1
2001 Q4 3,760 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 4,541 2 0 440.4
2001 Q2 4,341 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 3,103 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 4,251 3 1 705.7
2000 Q3 4,203 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 3,437 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 3,188 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

41 on file

2025 · 1 incident

April 17, 2025 WI · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was sampling 5" select larger stones which involves shoveling, carrying & loading buckets to a tailgate. on 05/09/2025 we were notified the Employee sought treatment and was prescribed PT. Reporting within 10 days.

2023 · 4 incidents

October 4, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lowering the landing gear on a conveyor when the bracket slipped and struck EE's left ring finger. EE sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a bruise. EE was given a finger splint.

September 5, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking while moving a conveyor, tripped and fell, rolled EE's left ankle. Employee sought medical treatment, was diagnosed with a sprain. Was taken off work for a couple of days.

July 12, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting empty garbage can out of the bed of company vehicle when EE felt pain in the left shoulder. Employee sought treatment on 7/13/23 and was diagnosed with a strain. EE was referred to PT.

March 14, 2023 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee presented with heart attack/stroke symptoms when lifting ice & gravel chunk to remove from conveyor. Due to alleged symptoms, incident was immediately reported to MSHA. Employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work for 1 day for back strain.

2020 · 1 incident

March 24, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clearing off catwalk to mobilize the plant and caught a toe on wood blocking. Employee grabbed the handrails to stabilize self and in doing so strained left shoulder. Employee initially did not seek medical treatment. On 4-10-20, employee sought treatment with a chiropractor.

2017 · 1 incident

March 8, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off loader using the attached ladder & while on the last rung employee's foot got caught & employee fell on their side. Employee sought medical treatment & is currently off work.

2009 · 2 incidents

August 20, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was stepping off ladder & stepped on rock & had pain in right knee. Had MRI don on 9/2/09. We received MRI report on 9/17/09 which states "possible tear on the posterior horn medical meniscus". EE continues to work at this point - may have surgery this winter.

March 6, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding belt clip and piece of steel flew into left eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses. Employee went to MD & had steel removed from eye. *Employee did not report injury to us until 3/9/09.

2007 · 1 incident

July 10, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE complained about both hands going numb after he operates the loader. He did not seek medical treatment until 8/17/07. His doctor diagnosed him with CTS. At this point, EE has not lost any time from work. He may have surgery in the future. He has no work restictions at this point. We are still investingating this claim and have not accepted compensability for work related.

2004 · 2 incidents

October 15, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fixing flashing under roller/feedbelt using a prybar. The prybar slipped and struck him in the mouth. Initially he did not seek treatment for this but recently has had dental work for chipped tooth.

June 2, 2004 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping out of skid loader & felt a pull in back. Lumbar back strain.

1997 · 3 incidents

August 19, 1997 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLIMBING OFF A LOADER, STEPPED DOWN ONTO A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

August 7, 1997 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING GEAR BOX EE STRAINED LOWER BACK.

June 17, 1997 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A FIVE GALLON PAILPULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1995 · 1 incident

1994 · 2 incidents

November 19, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE CHIPPING SLAG, A PIECE FLEW UP AND HIT THEEMPLOYEE IN THE EYE.

March 9, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Payne & Dolan Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE USING A JAW PULLER, EMPLOYEE GOT HIS FINGER PINCHED.

1993 · 3 incidents

December 2, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FIRE
Payne & Dolan Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL AND A SPARK GOT ON HIS RIGHT SLEEVE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING BURNS TO HIS SKIN.

November 30, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE EE WAS HELPING TO MOVE A WATER PUMP, HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT ELBOW. CONDITIONS ON THE FLOOR OF THE QUARRY WERE SNOW COVERED AND SLIPPERY.

August 6, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING DUST COLLECTOR AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A DRILL AND CHIPPED HIS FRONT TOOTH.

1992 · 3 incidents

November 2, 1992 WI · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO POSITION REDUCER ON THE SHAFT AND HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

August 14, 1992 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

15054PLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A TRUCK AND HAD AN AIR CLEANER PIPE LAYING ON THE RADIATOR. INJURED EMPLOYEE WALKED BY AND TRIED TO CATCH THE PIPE AS IT WAS FALLING AND GOT HIS FINGER PINCHED BETWE 55038E PIPE AN BUMPER.

July 3, 1992 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN AIRGUN TO TAKE UP A BEARING ON A CONVEYOR, THE UNIVERSAL BROKE AND CAME AROUND AND CUT HIS LEFT PALM.

1991 · 9 incidents

December 26, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING OUT OLD STEEL WEAR PLATES EE USED PRY BAR TO HELP RELEASE THE PLATE AND PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK AND SIDE.

October 12, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A WIRE TIE TO LOOSEN A BAD HOSE WHEN HE STABBED HIMSELF IN HIS LEFT HAND REQUIRING STITCHES.

July 3, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE OF CRUSHER TAKING LINERS OUT AND REPLACING WITH NEW.THE BOLTS WERE CUT ON THE LINER,THE WORN LINER FELL DOWN FROM THE LID OF THE CRUSHER AND A VERY SHARP POINT STRUCK EMPLO YEE IN THE ARM.HE REQUIRED 3 SUTURES AND AN INJECTION.

June 12, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNCLOGGING THE JAW CRUSHER AND SMASHED HIS HAND ON A GRATE FRACTURING HIS FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND.

May 23, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SCREENS. A ROCK WAS CAUGHT AND WHEN HE USED HIS FINGER TO REMOVE THE ROCK, THE SCREEN SMASHED DOWN ON IT. HE PULLED HIS FINGER LOOSE AND TORE THE NAIL OFF. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

May 11, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by flying object

EE HAD REPAIRED A LEAK ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND LOOKED UNDER THE EQUPMENT TO SEE IF THE LEAD HAD STOPPED AND GOT A PIECE OF RUST OR DIRT IN HIS LEFT EYE. EE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT AT WAUK ESHA MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL AND WAS REFERRED TO A SPEICALIST AT ELMBROOK MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL.

April 19, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SCREENS ON PLANT AND A PIECE OF DUST GOT IN HIS EYE.

March 16, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Payne & Dolan Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED ON HIS LEGF WHEN A HOT PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO HIS BOOT HE DID NOT R EPORT IT IMMEDIA TELY BUT WHEN INFECTION SET IN HE WENT TO THE DR ON 03-28-91 & R EPORTED IT THEN

January 2, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Payne & Dolan Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING CLOSE TO SOMEONE WHO WAS WELDIGN AND RECEIVED A WELDING FLASH TO HIS EYES.

1990 · 6 incidents

November 29, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ROCK OUT OF LOADER TIRE WHEN A CHIP BROKE OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

November 5, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF LOADER AND SLIPPED ON THE LADDER OF THE MACHINE. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT ARM AND PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS SHOULDER.

August 6, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED OR STRETCHED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

June 23, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LIFT PIECE OF WATER PIPE ADN PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 23, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING A STEEL PLATE INTO POSITION AND PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS CHEST.

January 31, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Payne & Dolan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING LOADER TO SCREENING PLANT & STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HE LIFTED THE TONGUE OF THE SCREENING PLANT DOLLY

1989 · 2 incidents

June 14, 1989 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Payne & Dolan Inc · Rubbed or abraded

EE WAS KNEELING WHILE WORKING ON 988B PUMP AND WHEN HE GOT UP HIS KNEE MUSCLE WAS STRAINED.

May 24, 1989 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Payne & Dolan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING SCREEN BEARING EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING TO ONE SIDE WHILE HOUSING WAS HIT EMPLOYEE GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE DURING PROCESS

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