Brokk remote-controlled demolition equipment is for mining, demolition and tunneling applications with the latest TE160 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills. When paired with the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160, the new drill attachment is suited for drilling in cramped spaces. The Brokk/TEI combination eliminates fatigue improves overall drilling accuracy and promotes safety by allowing operators to stand farther…
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REICHdrill Upgrades Safety Features for Blast Hole Drill
REICHdrill Inc. announced several important operator safety and comfort upgrades to its flagship model C-700D blast hole drill. Richard Pearce, engineering manager for the company, listed updates to this model via a company statement. “Safety is paramount here at REICHdrill,” Pearce stated. “We have an ongoing commitment to our customers to design and innovate our product line.” These upgrades include the…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Streamlines Hydraulic Breaker Line
Atlas Copco’s new Essential (ES) breaker attachments simplify maintenance and operation, according to the company. Atlas Copco created the ES Range as an economical and user-friendly option for general construction projects and light demolition. Kevin Loomis, business line manager for Atlas Copco Construction Equipment, said the compact, ES hydraulic breakers are easy to maneuver into tight spaces and provide good visibility,…
Read MoreMetso Jaw Crusher Features Increased Cavity Volume
Metso’s new Nordberg C130 jaw crusher can process more rock in the crushing process, owing to a larger cavity volume that helps deliver higher production in high-capacity primary crushing, according to the company. The machine is targeted to demanding quarrying and mining applications. The cavity volume of a jaw crusher has a big impact on the efficiency of the crusher. The…
Read MoreMSHA Celebrates Mine Rescue Day
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration commemorated the second annual Mine Rescue Day on Thursday, Oct. 30, during a meeting of the Holmes Mine Rescue Association at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, W.Va.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Third-Quarter Fatality Data
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration released a summary of U.S. mining deaths that occurred during the third quarter of 2014. From July 1 to Sept. 30, eight miners were killed in accidents at work, including five in metal and nonmetal mining and three in coal mining. during the same period in 2013, nine miners died…
Read MorePOV Process Violates Due Process, ALJ Rules
By Ellen Smith ALJ William Moran has dismissed a Pattern of Violations (POV) charge against Patriot Coal’s Brody Mining, stating that the POV charge is a violation of due process with a system that is “patently unfair, almost rigged,” and the company does not know what evidence to present for its defense.
Read MoreWhat Motivates You?
Whether It’s An Action To Reinforce Or To Correct, Nothing Beats The Personal Touch. By Randy K. Logsdon An October 9 investigative report in the Chicago Tribune delved into a sudden increase in automated red-light citations issued at several Chicago intersections. It seems that the citations that are issued by mail include data regarding the infraction, including the length of…
Read MoreAsphalt Gets Cooler, Greener
Latest NAPA/FHWA Survey Finds Increasing Adoption of Sustainable Practices For Asphalt Pavements. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreImminent Danger Orders
Stronger Contract Provisions Will Be Required When Using Independent Contractors. By Nickole Winnett
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