The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Sept. 9, a dredge operator at Barry Industrial Sand Inc., Orange County, Texas, drowned while working in a dredge pond. This is the 21st fatality reported in 2022, and the second classified as “Drowning.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident: Make sure a competent…
Read MoreDay: September 27, 2022
CRH Lands Kemp for Meeting
Sept. 27, 2022 – CRH doesn’t mess around, it goes right to the top. According to the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, CRH hosted Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at its North American Headquarters in Dunwoody, Ga. Gov. Kemp was given a tour of the offices and then had the opportunity to address the employees. Q&A followed as well as a reception…
Read MoreWirtgen Cross Application Miner for Challenging Infrastructure Projects
The 260 SX(i) Is the first model of a new machine category at Wirtgen. Whether for routing operations for railroad projects, pipeline laying, or the construction of roads, tunnels, harbors, or water retention basins – cross application miners like the 260 SX(i) are the ideal choice for a multifaceted spectrum of applications and can powerfully, economically and sustainably cut all…
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