The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Jan. 7, a 49-year-old front-end loader operator with 15 years of mining experience died at Arcosa’s Fayette County, Pa., operation when a large rock fell from the mine roof, crushing the cab of the front-end loader. When the accident occurred, the victim was loading material from a recently blasted shot.
Read MoreDay: February 16, 2022
NSSGA Opposes Gas Tax Holiday Proposals
House Democrats are discussing suspending the gas tax through the rest of the year, while Senate Democrats also discussed the idea during a closed-door caucus lunch, according to media reports. But the idea is getting pushback from GOP senators, whose support the legislation would need to ultimately pass, as well as some Democrats who are signaling early skepticism.
Read MoreVulcan Makes Executive Appointments
Vulcan Materials Co. announced that Suzanne Wood has decided to retire as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1, 2022. Wood will then remain with the company in a consulting capacity until the end of the year. The board of directors has appointed Mary Andrews Carlisle, vice president – finance, as Wood’s successor, effective Sept. 1.
Read MoreTotal Construction Starts Increase in January
Total construction starts increased 4% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $923.4 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts increased 4%, and nonbuilding starts rose 18%. Residential starts fell 1%.
Read MoreVulcan’s Hill Likes What He Sees
Feb. 16, 2022 – Vulcan reported its year-end 2021 results and the company’s strong performance – a $5.6 billion total revenue haul – is certainly a welcome sight as the industry digs into the 2022 production season. Regarding the company’s 2022 expectations, Tom Hill, chairman and chief executive officer said, “With a strong finish in the fourth quarter, we carry considerable momentum…
Read MoreVulcan Muscles Its Way to Strong Fourth-Quarter, 2021 Results
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2021. The company is reporting:
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