Neal H. Merrifield, administrator for metal and nonmetal mine safety and health for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), issued the following alert regarding seat belt safety:
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MSHA August Impact Inspections Target Cement, Aggregates Plants
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 105 citations and one order during special impact inspections conducted at 11 coal mines and six metal and nonmetal mines in August.
Read MoreNSSGA, Wildlife Habitat Council Renew Partnership
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Wildlife Habitat Council renewed a shared commitment to the enhancement and restoration of wildlife habitats at aggregates operations across the U.S.
Read MoreGeorgia Voters Support Durable Construction Materials
According to a new poll, Georgia voters are supportive of the recently passed Sandy Springs, Ga., construction regulations requiring buildings over three stories tall or more than 100,000 sq. ft. in total size to be constructed with enhanced quality materials like concrete or steel (96 percent support). Additionally, these voters support their own city passing similar regulations by overwhelming margins…
Read MoreMINExpo Takes Center Stage
Billed as the world’s largest mining show, MINExpo International 2016 kicks off Sept. 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show is sponsored by the National Mining Association.
Read MoreStockpile Reports Talks Inventory Management
Stockpile Reports, an inventory management system that aggregates and construction companies use to measure, manage, and audit materials inventory at scale, announced the release of its new Aerials Service.
Read MoreNew Construction Starts Make Huge Jump
New construction starts in August soared 21 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $711.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, following lackluster activity in July. The August rise for total construction starts featured an especially elevated amount for nonresidential building, which was helped by the start of a $3 billion petrochemical plant in Louisiana, the $1.7 billion…
Read MoreAnnual Report Reveals Best, Worst States for Highways
The nation’s top-performing, most cost-effective highways can be found in South Carolina, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska and Maine, according to Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report.
Read MoreHi-Crush Restarts Augusta, Wis., Plant
Hi-Crush announced that it has entered into an amendment to a material contract with a customer and as a result has decided to restart production at its frac sand facility in Augusta, Wis., in order to meet the growing demand. It was also announced that the partnership completed the previously announced acquisition of the Blair facility on Aug. 31, 2016.…
Read MoreJordan Sands Opens Two Transload Locations
Jordan Sands has commenced sand transload activities in Monahans and Seagraves, Texas, located in the western part of the state. “We’re excited to be able to provide our customers with significant sand inventory in locations that best service their needs,” said James Hallbeck, Jordan Sands director of sales. In order to meet the increasing sand needs of customers, Jordan Sands…
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