CASE Construction Equipment named its 2014 “Diamond Dealer” recipients as a part of its North American Construction Equipment Partnership Program. The award recognizes dealerships across the country for leadership and dedication in growing the CASE brand, and excellence in five categories, including performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training.
Read MoreMonth: October 2014
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Honors Dealers
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens recognized 13 North American dealers for outstanding performance during its National Dealer Conference, held Sept. 15-17 in Denver.
Read MoreConstruction Unemployment Declines To Seven-Year Low
Construction employers added 16,000 jobs and the sector’s unemployment rate fell to 7 percent, the lowest rate for September in years, according to an analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the construction employment gains come as more firms report having a hard time finding enough qualified workers to fill available positions, citing the lack…
Read MoreMontabert V46SHD Hydraulic Breaker
The Montabert V46SHD heavy-range hydraulic breaker features a unique automatic speed variation system, adjusting its impact energy and striking rate to match material hardness in quarrying applications. Designed for use on excavators weighing between 59,500 and 88,200 lb., the 5,616-lb. hydraulic breaker delivers between 510 and 1,160 blows per minute. For optimal breaking power, the V46SHD requires a hydraulic flow…
Read MoreSticking it to Congress
October 3, 2014 – Kudos to Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), who issued this statement following the House’s vote on Wednesday to pass a short-term continuing resolution (C.R.) to fund the government through early December, and extend authorization of the Export-Import Bank for six months: “While we are glad that the government won’t face a yet…
Read MoreMetal/Nonmetal Sector Suffers 17th Fatality
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), on August 2, 2014, a 53-year-old plant operator with 25 years of experience was killed at a sand and gravel plant. The victim was working under the raised bed of a dump truck when the wooden block supporting the load suddenly failed, allowing the bed to fall…
Read MoreMine Rescue Contest Crowns New Winner
Doe Run Co.’s “Maroon Team” from Viburnum, Mo., won the 2014 National Metal and Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest held August 4-7 in Lexington, Ky. FMC Minerals’ “Red Team” from Green River, Wyo., and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant’s “WIPP Red Team” from Carlsbad, N.M., rounded out the top three.
Read MoreBrake Violation Not S&S, But Imminent Danger Order Upheld
By Ellen Smith ALJ Richard Manning reduced a penalty for a brake violation under §56.14101(a)(1) while upholding an imminent danger order for the same violation. He also increased a second penalty for a parking violation under §56.14107 taking into consideration that the safety violation was committed by two management employees.
Read MorePrinciple Number Six: Not Here, Not Now, Not Me
By Randy K. Logsdon This is the sixth in a series of six columns exploring traditional principles of safety.” – Ed.
Read MoreLafarge Participates in River Cleanup
Lafarge North America employees volunteered for a Living Lands and Waters river cleanup of the Des Plains River in Channahon, Ill., near the Lafarge U.S. Joliet Quarry. The effort was part of the company’s national commitment to the organization. Earlier this summer, Living Lands and Waters also received a $20,000 donation on behalf of Lafarge U.S. and its employees. “Last week’s…
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