Key Takeaway

Dredge 3 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kearney, Buffalo County, NE. It has 23 violations on record (10 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Vontz Paving, Inc.

Dredge 3

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Vontz Paving, Inc

Controller: Brad Louis Vontz

Location: Kearney, Buffalo County, NE

Employees: 3

23
Violations
10
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/24/2023 50.30(a) Non-S&S NoNegligence $143
10/27/2021 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/26/2021 56.9300(a) S&S ModNegligence $302
03/16/2021 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
06/29/2020 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
06/29/2020 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $135
11/28/2017 56.11012 S&S ModNegligence $118
05/17/2017 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $280
05/17/2017 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/17/2017 56.11001 S&S ModNegligence $280
05/17/2017 56.20003(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/17/2017 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $116
05/17/2017 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $126
05/17/2017 56.11003 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/17/2017 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
05/17/2017 56.14130(g) S&S ModNegligence $280
04/29/2014 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/08/2011 56.12013(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
11/08/2011 56.14107(a) S&S ModNegligence $243
04/12/2011 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
03/27/2025 04/04/2025 19.50 1
10/24/2023 10/24/2023 5.50 1
10/24/2022 10/24/2022 5.75 1
11/08/2021 11/08/2021 2.00 1
10/27/2021 10/27/2021 11.50 1
03/15/2021 03/16/2021 18.75 1
06/29/2020 06/29/2020 14.75 1
11/28/2017 11/28/2017 11.75 1
06/08/2017 06/08/2017 9.00 1
05/17/2017 05/18/2017 33.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID2501273
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates40.6841670, -98.9891670
Nearest TownKearney

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Dredge 3 have?

Dredge 3 has 23 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.

What type of mine is Dredge 3?

Dredge 3 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Kearney, Buffalo County, NE. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Dredge 3?

According to MSHA records, Dredge 3 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Dredge 3?

Dredge 3 is operated by Vontz Paving, Inc and controlled by Brad Louis Vontz. MSHA Mine ID: 2501273.