The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Nov. 23, a miner was electrocuted while troubleshooting a disconnect box for the classifier drive motor. The victim had the electrical disconnect box open and the main power supply was not de-energized.
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State DOTs Granted Relief in COVID Package
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package legislation set for a vote in Congress includes $10 billion for state Departments of Transportation (DOT) to recoup funds lost as a result of the pandemic’s impact on driving habits and lost gas tax revenues in FY2020.
Read MoreSuperior Offers New Model of Zipline Overland Conveyors
Superior Industries Inc. is launching a new model of its popular Zipline Overland Conveyors. The new EXT Series expands the range of the modular conveyor product line for longer and wider material handling applications.
Read MoreConstruction Starts Rebound in October
Gains Dominated All Major Sectors Following Large September Declines; Highways Surge Higher. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreCalCIMA, Coalition File Suit on Joshua Tree Listing Process
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), as part of a coalition, filed a lawsuit to challenge the process used by the California Fish and Game Commission to consider the western Joshua tree as a potentially threatened species.
Read MoreTexan by Nature Again Recognizes CEMEX Sustainability Efforts
Texan by Nature announced that for the second straight year CEMEX has been named to the prestigious Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an initiative led by the Texas-led conservation non-profit to recognize the best work in conservation from companies with operations in Texas.
Read MoreVaccines in the Workplace – An Employer’s Dilemma
Can Employers Mandate A Vaccination For An Employee To Return To Work? By Donna Pryor and Avi Meyerstein
Read MorePERMITTING – DECEMBER 2020
Colorado Quarry Would Produce Material for LandfillThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is considering a proposal to mine unconsolidated clay, sand and gravel material approximately 10 miles north of Salida, Colo., just east of the Chaffee County landfill, according to the Ark Valley Voice. Chaffee County is proposing to develop 40 acres of BLM-managed lands. “This…
Read MoreBenchmarking Communication
Call People With Communication Responsibilities At Other Organizations And Ask Them What They Do. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreFive Keys to Virtual Presentations
Using PowerPoint In Online Meetings Is Now More The Rule Vs. The Exception. By Steve Schumacher
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