Mellott Company has named Rich Blake as its chief executive officer. Blake assumes the title of CEO in addition to his role as company president. The previous CEO, Paul C. Mellott Jr., will continue to serve as chairman of the board of Mellott Company. Blake joined Mellott Company in September 2008 and has many years of global experience in the…
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Guarding Violations Not ‘Flagrant’ Violations Under Mine Act
By Ellen Smith A limestone operator’s guarding violations did not constitute a “reckless disregard” or flagrant violations of mine safety standards, and MSHA’s total proposed fines of $547,100 for six violations of §56.14107(a), and one violation of §56.14112(b), were reduced to a total of $44,000 by Review Commission Judge David Simonton.
Read MorePrinciple Number Four: Accidents Are A Matter Of (Bad) Luck
By Randy K. Logsdon This is the fourth in a series of six columns exploring traditional principles of safety. Previous parts were entitled: “Safety First,” “Safety is Just Common Sense, ” and “Compliance = Safety.” – Ed.
Read MoreTRIP Report Cites Dangers on Rural Roads
America’s rural heartland is home to nearly 50 million people, and its natural resources provide the energy, food and fiber that support the nation’s economy and way of life. But a new report finds that the nation’s rural transportation system, which is critical to the nation’s booming agriculture, energy and tourism sectors, is in need of modernization to address deficient…
Read MoreHawaiian Aggregates Business Sold
Mills Group added Ameron Hawaii’s Oahu and Maui ready mixed, precast and aggregate operations to its real estate development and investment business, closing a July 1 deal with Houston-based National Oilwell Varco.
Read MoreConExpo Latin America Holds Successful Briefing
ConExpo Latin America conducted a well-attended and well-received exhibitor-information meeting in Santiago, Chile; construction equipment manufacturers and related industry companies learned details directly from show organizers about exhibiting at this world-class event that is bringing the unique ConExpo brand of quality and value to the region.
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Makes Third Straight Gain in June
The Dodge Momentum Index gained 3.3 percent in June to 128.7 (2000=100), its third consecutive increase following hesitation in February and March, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial.
Read MoreWood Appointed NSSGA Communications VP
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) appointed Bailey Wood to the role of vice president of communications. In this position, he will be a key leader as the association implements Rocks Build America, a three-year strategic plan to grow the scope and influence of the aggregates industry and refortify America’s infrastructure backbone.
Read MoreAtlas Copco Makes Sustainability List
Atlas Copco has been ranked seventh by Newsweek Green Rankings, one of the world’s foremost corporate environmental rankings of the 500 largest publicly traded, global companies by market capitalization.
Read MoreHanson Aggregates Plant Achieves Energy Star Status
Lehigh Hanson Inc.’s Hanson Aggregates plant in Downingtown, Pa., has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Energy Star Challenge for Industry.
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