The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2022 was 476 million metric tons (Mt), an increase of 4.1% compared with that of the same period of 2021, according to Jason Willett, commodity specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Read MoreDay: June 24, 2022
MSHA Launches Silica Dust Initiative
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has launched a new enforcement initiative to “better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards resulting from repeated overexposure to respirable crystalline silica.” MSHA said that silica dust affects thousands of miners each year and, without adequate protection, miners face risks of serious illnesses, many of which can be…
Read MoreBeekhuizen Resigns at Athabasca Minerals
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced that Robert Beekhuizen has provided notice of his resignation as chief executive officer and director of the corporation, effective immediately. Dana Archibald, chief operating officer, has been appointed as interim chief executive officer while the board of directors assesses a permanent successor.
Read MoreU.S. Silica Backs Off Alternative Plan for Industrial & Specialty Products
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced that its board of directors has concluded its previously announced review of strategic alternatives for its Industrial & Specialty Products (ISP) segment.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
At press time, West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery rose $1.35, or 1.3% to $105.62 a barrel. Brent crude rose $1.30, or 1.1%, to $111.35 a barrel.
Read MoreNASA Selects Three Universities to Develop Lunar Infrastructure Tech
By Mark S. Kuhar Three U.S. university-led proposals have been selected by NASA to develop technologies for living and working on the Moon, from using lunar resources for construction to developing electronics that can work in the Moon’s extremely cold temperatures. “Creating the technologies we need to explore the Moon requires leveraging expertise from and partnering with academia and industry…
Read MoreArrangement in Communication
It Is Useful To Think Of Arrangement Not Just Of One Communication Step, But Of A Series Of Interactions. By Thomas J. Roach When we consider arrangement in communication, we mostly think about how to order our arguments in a speech or an essay. However, most issues are deliberated over a period of days or weeks, and it is useful…
Read MoreHaul Trucks and Hammers Aren’t Mines
Does MSHA Have Jurisdiction Over Them Forever, Wherever They Go And However They Are Used? By Brian Hendrix If a haul truck or a hammer is used for mining or used at a mine, does MSHA have jurisdiction over them forever, wherever they go and however they are used? Put differently, does “jurisdiction follow equipment if it travels away from…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 13th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on June 17, a contract miner died at Jackson Quarry, Jackson County, Ga., when the compactor he was operating overturned, pinning him beneath the cab. As the miner was backing up, the left tire went off the edge of a 4-ft. embankment, causing the compactor to overturn.
Read MoreStay Hydrated in Hot Weather
June 24, 2022 – It’s hot out there, and in the quarry, they are working hard. National Hydration Day is recognized on June 23 to remind us that hydration is vital to our health and wellbeing. While staying hydrated may seem like a simple task, lack of hydration can lead to heat illness, heat stroke and even death. Staying hydrated is especially important…
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