Key Takeaway
Blazek Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Oconto Falls, WI, Oconto County, WI. It has 26 violations on record (9 S&S) and $7K in proposed penalties. Operated by Oconto County Highway Department.
Blazek Pit
Operator: Oconto County Highway Department
Controller: Oconto County-WI
Location: Oconto Falls, WI, Oconto County, WI
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 26 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 56.14110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/31/2021 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 03/31/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/14/2019 | 56.14101(a)(2) | S&S | ModNegligence | $293 |
| 10/20/2015 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $100 |
| 10/20/2015 | 56.14100(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $108 |
| 04/29/2015 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 04/29/2015 | 56.4104(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 12/13/2011 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 10/26/2011 | 56.15005 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 10/26/2011 | 56.11001 | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,000 |
| 10/26/2011 | 56.20011 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 07/30/2009 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 07/30/2008 | 56.15020 | S&S | ModNegligence | $243 |
| 07/30/2008 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/16/2007 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/16/2007 | 56.4402 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/20/2005 | 56.14112(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 04/07/2005 | 56.12004 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 04/07/2005 | 56.14112(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 33d lost, 13d restricted |
| 04/19/2000 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 22d lost |
Inspections
View all 32 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 08/07/2024 | 08/07/2024 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 05/18/2023 | 05/18/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 06/14/2022 | 06/15/2022 | 9.50 | 1 |
| 04/11/2022 | 04/11/2022 | 6.00 | 1 |
| 03/21/2022 | 03/21/2022 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 04/15/2021 | 04/16/2021 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 03/31/2021 | 04/01/2021 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 05/13/2020 | 05/13/2020 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 05/14/2019 | 05/15/2019 | 31.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Blazek Pit have?
Blazek Pit has 26 MSHA violations on record, of which 9 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $7K.
What type of mine is Blazek Pit?
Blazek Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Oconto Falls, WI, Oconto County, WI. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Blazek Pit?
According to MSHA records, Blazek Pit has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Blazek Pit?
Blazek Pit is operated by Oconto County Highway Department and controlled by Oconto County-WI. MSHA Mine ID: 4702284.