Key Takeaway
Fischer Excavating Inc is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Freeport, Stephenson County, IL. It has 108 violations on record (27 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Fischer Excavating Inc.
Fischer Excavating Inc
Operator: Fischer Excavating Inc
Controller: Wayne V Fischer; Joe L. Fischer
Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, IL
Employees: 3
Recent Violations
View all 108 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $245 |
| 07/23/2025 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/14/2024 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 10/16/2023 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.14105 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.11001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/18/2023 | 56.14132(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 06/17/2022 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 07/01/2021 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2021 | 56.3200 | S&S | ModNegligence | $328 |
| 06/30/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 06/30/2021 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $125 |
| 03/17/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/17/2020 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/17/2020 | 56.4203 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/17/2020 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 03/17/2020 | 47.31(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 06/18/2019 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 45 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 | 08/04/2025 | 2.75 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | 07/24/2025 | 12.25 | 1 |
| 02/28/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 02/14/2024 | 02/15/2024 | 11.25 | 1 |
| 07/18/2023 | 07/18/2023 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 06/17/2022 | 06/17/2022 | 11.75 | 1 |
| 03/23/2022 | 03/23/2022 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 06/30/2021 | 07/06/2021 | 30.50 | 1 |
| 06/03/2021 | 06/03/2021 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 01/14/2021 | 01/14/2021 | 10.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Fischer Excavating Inc have?
Fischer Excavating Inc has 108 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.
What type of mine is Fischer Excavating Inc?
Fischer Excavating Inc is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Freeport, Stephenson County, IL. It currently has 3 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Fischer Excavating Inc?
According to MSHA records, Fischer Excavating Inc has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Fischer Excavating Inc?
Fischer Excavating Inc is operated by Fischer Excavating Inc and controlled by Wayne V Fischer; Joe L. Fischer. MSHA Mine ID: 1103059.