ASGCO “Complete Conveyor Solutions” announced the latest addition to its line of conveyor belt products that enhances efficiency, safety and productivity. The Grizzly Conveyor Belt Skiver is a safe and easy way of removing/recessing the conveyor belt covers for the installation of mechanical fasteners.
Read MoreMonth: February 2022
MSHA Reports First Fatality of 2022
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 MoreNSSGA 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:
Read MoreTeachers Rock Ohio Returns!
Feb. 15, 2022 – The Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) is once again sponsoring Teachers Rock Ohio, a workshop for educators. The full program includes on-site industry tours, hard hats, informational binders, certificate of attendance (PDHs) and more. Teachers will be made aware of their sponsoring companies. These relationships go a long way to changing the perception of mining.…
Read MoreNIOSH Focuses on Respiratory Protection
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published a Consensus Study Report, Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards, to provide recommendations for the oversight and guidance of respiratory protection in the United States.
Read MoreARTBA Says NWPR Could Jeopardize Infrastructure Goals
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) declared that the Biden administration’s withdrawal of the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) jeopardizes its own infrastructure goals by increasing delays to important transportation projects.
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