MAJOR, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, offers aggregate and mining producers access to the company’s free virtual training series to help operations optimize efficiency and team learning amid the conditions caused by COVID-19. The on-demand webinars provide practical tips involving screen media, screen boxes and the screening process. Additionally, operations can request private virtual training sessions to…
Read MoreDay: July 15, 2020
Government Regulatory Agenda Released
The federal government has released its updated agenda of pending regulations and ongoing regulatory rollbacks, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The agenda does not include all expected actions, but it does provide projected dates on agency priorities for the coming year. The deadlines listed are dependent on numerous factors, and actions are regularly delayed, canceled or otherwise altered.
Read MoreMSHA Reports 10th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on June 19, a miner died while inspecting a stockpile for oversized material. As the victim walked along the toe of the stockpile, a portion of the stockpile collapsed, covering him with approximately 4 ft. of material.
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