Key Takeaway
PORTABLE UNIT #1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Sterling, Whiteside County, IL. It has 68 violations on record (8 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Alliance Materials Inc.
PORTABLE UNIT #1
Operator: Alliance Materials Inc
Controller: Steve D Bennett; Tom D Bennett
Location: Sterling, Whiteside County, IL
Employees: 1
Recent Violations
View all 68 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $151 |
| 11/12/2025 | 56.14130(h) | S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 11/06/2025 | 56.9300(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/06/2022 | 56.20011 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 10/06/2022 | 56.3200 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $215 |
| 05/12/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $133 |
| 08/24/2021 | 56.12018 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 07/08/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/08/2020 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/08/2020 | 56.14200 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $123 |
| 07/08/2020 | 56.3200 | S&S | HighNegligence | $994 |
| 07/31/2019 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/31/2019 | 56.14107(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $132 |
| 07/31/2019 | 56.14207 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 07/31/2018 | 56.14206(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 11/09/2016 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 11/09/2016 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/06/2015 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 08/17/2015 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/08/2014 | 56.14107(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 | 11/24/2025 | 22.75 | 2 |
| 07/11/2025 | 07/11/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 10/06/2022 | 10/07/2022 | 20.75 | 1 |
| 05/12/2022 | 05/12/2022 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 08/24/2021 | 08/24/2021 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 07/08/2020 | 07/08/2020 | 13.50 | 1 |
| 07/31/2019 | 07/31/2019 | 9.25 | 1 |
| 04/23/2019 | 04/23/2019 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 07/31/2018 | 07/31/2018 | 4.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does PORTABLE UNIT #1 have?
PORTABLE UNIT #1 has 68 MSHA violations on record, of which 8 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is PORTABLE UNIT #1?
PORTABLE UNIT #1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Sterling, Whiteside County, IL. It currently has 1 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at PORTABLE UNIT #1?
According to MSHA records, PORTABLE UNIT #1 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates PORTABLE UNIT #1?
PORTABLE UNIT #1 is operated by Alliance Materials Inc and controlled by Steve D Bennett; Tom D Bennett. MSHA Mine ID: 1102384.