Key Takeaway

Melms Gravel is a active surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hampshire, Kane County, IL. It has 62 violations on record (7 S&S) and $10K in proposed penalties. Operated by Welch Bros., Inc.

Melms Gravel

Active Surface SandAndGravel

Operator: Welch Bros., Inc

Controller: Bradley Welch

Location: Hampshire, Kane County, IL

Employees: 3

62
Violations
7
S&S Violations
1
Accidents
$10K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/10/2025 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/10/2025 56.14112(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/10/2025 56.11001 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/10/2025 56.12018 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/10/2025 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
09/10/2025 56.11002 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/21/2024 56.12032 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/21/2024 56.12018 Non-S&S ModNegligence $592
08/21/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $165
08/21/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S HighNegligence $165
08/08/2023 56.4430(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.4201(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.12028 Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.14107(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $143
08/08/2023 46.9(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
08/08/2023 56.14100(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $143

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
07/31/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2026 3.75 1
09/10/2025 09/11/2025 36.50 2
08/20/2024 08/21/2024 14.00 1
08/23/2023 08/23/2023 2.75 1
08/07/2023 08/14/2023 20.25 1
06/17/2022 06/17/2022 9.25 1
04/26/2021 04/28/2021 26.00 1
07/30/2020 07/31/2020 15.50 1
10/11/2018 10/12/2018 13.75 1
11/15/2017 11/16/2017 22.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1103159
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommoditySandAndGravel
SIC DescriptionConstruction Sand and Gravel
Employees3
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates42.1316670, -88.5616670
Nearest TownHampshire

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Melms Gravel have?

Melms Gravel has 62 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $10K.

What type of mine is Melms Gravel?

Melms Gravel is a Surface mine producing SandAndGravel, located in Hampshire, Kane County, IL. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Melms Gravel?

According to MSHA records, Melms Gravel has 1 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Melms Gravel?

Melms Gravel is operated by Welch Bros., Inc and controlled by Bradley Welch. MSHA Mine ID: 1103159.