The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a new serious accident alert. On Oct. 11, 2017, 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.
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Graniterock Helps Fire Victims Breathe Easier
California-based Graniterock donated 2,800 disposable respirator masks to residents and first-responders of fire-torn Wine Country after word came from a team member’s close friend that “all we need are those masks” to handle the worst air quality ever recorded in the North Bay area.
Read MorePolaris Poised to Meet Increased Demand
Polaris Materials Corp. reported preliminary sales volumes for the quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2017, and further increased its full-year sales expectations.
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