Key Takeaway

LYCON Wellnitz Pit is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Oconto Falls, WI, Oconto County, WI. It has 18 violations on record (1 S&S) and $2K in proposed penalties. Operated by LYCON Inc..

LYCON Wellnitz Pit

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: LYCON Inc.

Controller: Janesville Sand & Gravel Company

Location: Oconto Falls, WI, Oconto County, WI

Employees: 2

18
Violations
1
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$2K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
08/14/2024 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
08/04/2021 56.11027 Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
08/04/2021 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $125
10/07/2019 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/07/2019 56.4501 Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/07/2019 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
06/25/2019 56.14132(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $121
10/07/2015 56.14108 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/24/2012 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
12/12/2011 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/21/2009 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2008 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/15/2008 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/29/2008 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
04/12/2005 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/14/2004 56.11027 S&S ModNegligence $72
04/14/2004 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
04/14/2004 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/25/2025 08/25/2025 2.00 1
08/14/2024 08/16/2024 7.50 1
07/17/2023 07/17/2023 5.50 1
06/15/2022 06/15/2022 4.50 1
08/10/2021 08/10/2021 11.50 1
08/04/2021 08/04/2021 10.75 1
09/22/2020 09/23/2020 3.00 1
10/07/2019 10/08/2019 9.00 1
06/25/2019 06/25/2019 8.00 1
10/11/2017 10/11/2017 9.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4703358
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees2
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.6977780, -89.0263890
Nearest TownOconto Falls, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does LYCON Wellnitz Pit have?

LYCON Wellnitz Pit has 18 MSHA violations on record, of which 1 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $2K.

What type of mine is LYCON Wellnitz Pit?

LYCON Wellnitz Pit is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Oconto Falls, WI, Oconto County, WI. It currently has 2 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at LYCON Wellnitz Pit?

According to MSHA records, LYCON Wellnitz Pit has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates LYCON Wellnitz Pit?

LYCON Wellnitz Pit is operated by LYCON Inc. and controlled by Janesville Sand & Gravel Company. MSHA Mine ID: 4703358.