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Explosives and Aggregate Contacts

Benton Office 618/439-9111
Springfield Office 217/782-9976

For questions please use the following links:

Blasting Related Inquiries
Explosives Related Inquiries

Inspection Map

Dave Ballinger, Blasting Specialist -Central District
Paul Jaderholm, Blasting Specialist -Central District, Explosives License Coordinator
Antony Lacey, Blasting Expert -Central District
Angela Martin, Aggregate Blasting and Reclamation, Explosives Storage Coordinator
Myron McCaskey, Blasting Specialist -Northern District
Barry McCauley, Supervisor/Blasting Expert -Northern District
Bane Kroeger, Supervisor/Blasting Expert -Southern District
Clint Spiller, Blasting Specialist -Southern District
Nick Sterling, Blasting Specialist -Northern District
Scott Vinyard, Blasting Specialist -Southern District
Nick Wade, Blasting Specialist -Northern District