Key Takeaway

Spread 1 is a intermittent surface mine producing Stone, located in Freeport, Stephenson County, IL. It has 56 violations on record (10 S&S) and $6K in proposed penalties. Operated by Conmat Inc., dba Helm Materials.

Spread 1

Intermittent Surface Stone

Operator: Conmat Inc., dba Helm Materials

Controller: Helm Group Inc

Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, IL

Employees: 5

56
Violations
10
S&S Violations
4
Accidents
$6K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/30/2025 56.14130(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
03/20/2025 56.3200 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
06/07/2021 56.12004 Non-S&S LowNegligence $125
04/15/2020 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $123
05/01/2019 56.14100(c) S&S ModNegligence $121
05/01/2019 56.12004 S&S LowNegligence $132
10/24/2017 56.12004 Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/25/2017 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/25/2017 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/25/2017 56.14101(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
04/25/2017 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $116
03/22/2016 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2016 56.14100(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $117
03/22/2016 56.4201(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/22/2016 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/22/2016 56.4101 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
10/08/2015 50.30(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/26/2013 56.20008(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/26/2013 56.15001 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
07/30/2012 56.14132(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $100

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
06/11/2019 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 39d lost, 30d restricted
05/29/2008 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 17d restricted
11/25/2002 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/19/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 10d restricted

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/30/2025 10/30/2025 18.25 1
09/15/2025 09/16/2025 13.75 1
03/20/2025 03/25/2025 18.00 1
07/25/2024 07/25/2024 5.50 2
08/09/2023 08/09/2023 12.00 1
09/28/2022 09/28/2022 7.75 1
07/12/2022 07/12/2022 5.75 1
06/07/2021 06/07/2021 12.75 1
06/03/2021 06/03/2021 4.50 1
05/06/2020 05/11/2020 2.75 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1101575
Mine TypeSurface
StatusIntermittent
CommodityStone
SIC DescriptionCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
Employees5
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates42.2697220, -89.5719440
Nearest TownFreeport

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Spread 1 have?

Spread 1 has 56 MSHA violations on record, of which 10 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $6K.

What type of mine is Spread 1?

Spread 1 is a Surface mine producing Stone, located in Freeport, Stephenson County, IL. It currently has 5 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Spread 1?

According to MSHA records, Spread 1 has 4 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Spread 1?

Spread 1 is operated by Conmat Inc., dba Helm Materials and controlled by Helm Group Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1101575.