Key Takeaway

Dredge 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hastings, Merrick County, NE. It has 59 violations on record (15 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vontz Paving Inc..

Dredge 1

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Vontz Paving Inc.

Controller: Brad Louis Vontz

Location: Hastings, Merrick County, NE

Employees: 3

59
Violations
15
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$15K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/19/2025 56.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/04/2024 41.13 Non-S&S HighNegligence $147
05/10/2023 56.14107 S&S ModNegligence $155
05/10/2023 56.20003(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
04/15/2021 56.4104(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
04/15/2021 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $302
03/24/2020 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 47.44(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
03/24/2020 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
08/19/2019 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/19/2019 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
08/19/2019 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
03/28/2018 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $118
08/23/2017 47.41(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/23/2017 56.20014 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
08/23/2017 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
11/23/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $114
05/16/2016 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/19/2025 08/21/2025 5.75 1
06/26/2024 06/27/2024 7.25 1
06/04/2024 06/06/2024 11.00 1
05/10/2023 05/10/2023 17.00 1
06/27/2022 06/27/2022 12.50 1
04/15/2021 04/15/2021 13.25 1
03/30/2020 03/31/2020 7.00 1
03/23/2020 03/24/2020 16.75 1
08/19/2019 08/19/2019 6.75 1
03/28/2018 03/28/2018 15.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501241
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates40.8269440, -98.4747220
Nearest TownHastings

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Dredge 1 have?

Dredge 1 has 59 MSHA violations on record, of which 15 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.

What type of mine is Dredge 1?

Dredge 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hastings, Merrick County, NE. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Dredge 1?

According to MSHA records, Dredge 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Dredge 1?

Dredge 1 is operated by Vontz Paving Inc. and controlled by Brad Louis Vontz. MSHA Mine ID: 2501241.