Key Takeaway
Rainbow Quarry 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Waukon, Allamakee County, IA. It has 30 violations on record (4 S&S) and $3K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rainbow Quarry LLC.
Rainbow Quarry 1
Operator: Rainbow Quarry LLC
Controller: Daniel B Bechtel
Location: Waukon, Allamakee County, IA
Employees: 5
Recent Violations
View all 30 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 46.11(b)(5) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.14115(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.4101 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/29/2026 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 04/21/2025 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 04/21/2025 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.20003(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $357 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.9301 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 03/26/2024 | 56.14101(a)(2) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $147 |
| 08/29/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 08/29/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 11/16/2021 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/16/2021 | 46.9(d)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 07/07/2020 | 56.14103(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 10/15/2018 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/15/2018 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/05/2017 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
Inspections
View all 17 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | 01/30/2026 | 21.25 | 1 |
| 04/21/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 04/08/2024 | 04/08/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 03/26/2024 | 03/26/2024 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 09/20/2023 | 09/20/2023 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 08/28/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 11/16/2021 | 11/16/2021 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 09/01/2021 | 09/01/2021 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 09/03/2020 | 09/03/2020 | 3.25 | 1 |
| 07/28/2020 | 07/28/2020 | 5.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Rainbow Quarry 1 have?
Rainbow Quarry 1 has 30 MSHA violations on record, of which 4 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $3K.
What type of mine is Rainbow Quarry 1?
Rainbow Quarry 1 is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Waukon, Allamakee County, IA. It currently has 5 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Rainbow Quarry 1?
According to MSHA records, Rainbow Quarry 1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Rainbow Quarry 1?
Rainbow Quarry 1 is operated by Rainbow Quarry LLC and controlled by Daniel B Bechtel. MSHA Mine ID: 1302455.