Key Takeaway

Capitol Sand is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cross Plains, Dane County, WI. It has 155 violations on record (33 S&S) and $37K in proposed penalties. Operated by Payne & Dolan, Inc..

Capitol Sand

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Payne & Dolan, Inc.

Controller: Kurt Bechthold

Location: Cross Plains, Dane County, WI

Employees: 11

155
Violations
33
S&S Violations
5
Accidents
$37K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
04/01/2025 56.14105 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2024 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2024 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
10/16/2024 56.4402 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/27/2024 56.16001 S&S ModNegligence $797
03/27/2024 56.14112(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $239
03/27/2024 50.20-1 Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
11/20/2023 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $305
09/21/2023 56.14207 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
05/10/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
11/09/2022 56.4601 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
11/09/2022 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/09/2022 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
11/09/2022 56.15006 S&S LowNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.14109(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/29/2022 56.14109(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
06/29/2022 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
06/28/2022 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/28/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/08/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
05/19/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/29/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
08/19/2019 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 21d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/09/2025 12/09/2025 7.00 1
03/31/2025 04/01/2025 15.00 1
10/15/2024 10/17/2024 22.25 1
03/27/2024 03/28/2024 15.00 1
11/20/2023 11/21/2023 13.75 1
09/21/2023 09/22/2023 19.25 1
05/10/2023 05/10/2023 0.25 1
05/10/2023 05/10/2023 11.75 1
11/08/2022 11/10/2022 20.50 1
08/04/2022 08/04/2022 5.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4700788
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees11
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.1161110, -89.6438890
Nearest TownCross Plains

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Capitol Sand have?

Capitol Sand has 155 MSHA violations on record, of which 33 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $37K.

What type of mine is Capitol Sand?

Capitol Sand is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Cross Plains, Dane County, WI. It currently has 11 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Capitol Sand?

According to MSHA records, Capitol Sand has 5 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Capitol Sand?

Capitol Sand is operated by Payne & Dolan, Inc. and controlled by Kurt Bechthold. MSHA Mine ID: 4700788.