Mining Incidents

PC1 Metal/Non-Metal

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

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
12
Years on record
2004–2025
Latest incident
Apr 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
64
citations
12
significant & substantial
$7,654
proposed penalties
$7,604
paid to date
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 1,111 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
2023 Q4 1,762 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

12 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.