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

Intermittent Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Rainbow Quarry LLC

Controller: Daniel B Bechtel

Location: Waukon, Allamakee County, IA

Employees: 5

30
Violations
4
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$3K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1302455
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates43.1847220, -91.3900000
Nearest TownWaukon

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.