By Mark S. Kuhar Many of us have protective cases to guard our valuable smart phones. But why buy yourself a black Survivor or a camo Otterbox when you can have your phone encased in real rock?
Read MoreDay: November 21, 2017
MSHA Issues Serious Accident Alerts
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a serious accident alert for an accident that occurred on Oct. 11. A miner received an electrical shock while working in a 480-volt electrical control panel for a portable crusher without locking and tagging out the circuit. The injured miner was transported to a local hospital, treated and released.
Read MoreSmall Mines Office Discussed at Zatezalo Confirmation Hearing
Support for a re-launched effort to deliver compliance assistance to small mines was expressed by David Zatezalo, the Trump Administration’s nominee to head the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Read MoreMSHA Reports Ninth Fatality of the Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported the ninth fatality of 2017 in the metal/nonmetal sector. The Fall of Material incident happened at Argos USA’s Roberta cement plant in Alabama.
Read MoreNew Construction Starts Jump 14 Percent in September
Public Works Falls 6 Percent; Highway and Bridge Construction Descends 6 Percent. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreNew Study Warns of Changing Climate’s Impact on Midwest Infrastructure
As intense weather events batter U.S. coastal cities and offshore islands, a new study from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute warns that the threat of climate change extends much farther inland, with potentially devastating impacts on transportation and infrastructure systems across the Midwest.
Read MoreEPA Ends Sue and Settle Practices
In fulfilling his promise to end the practice of regulation through litigation, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued an agency-wide directive designed to end “sue and settle” practices within the agency, providing an unprecedented level of public participation and transparency in EPA consent decrees and settlement agreements.
Read MoreDéjà Vu All Over Again
MSHA’s Latest on the Workplace Examination Rule. By Mark Savit
Read MorePERMITTING – NOVEMBER 2017
Colorado Site Would Adjoin Housing Development Loveland, Colo.-based Coulson Excavating has proposed mining sand and gravel on 50 of 132.63 acres the company owns directly between Thompson River Ranch and Thompson Crossing in Johnstown, Colo., two neighborhoods with about 750 homes and another 650 to be built soon. The Stroh Gravel Pit would be split into two parcels. The company…
Read MoreA Few Words on Few Words
Brevity is the Soul of Wit. Endeavor to be Brief. Believe It. Thomas J. Roach
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