MSHA Reports 21st Fatality of 2023

MSHA reported that on June 1, a customer truck driver at Summit Materials’ Hockley Plant, Harris, Texas, died when he was struck by a component of his truck’s air bag height/ride suspension system while performing maintenance. This is the 21st fatality reported in 2023, and the seventh classified as “Machinery.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type…

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Van Keppel Is Your One-Stop Shop for Aggregates Equipment

Supported by “the best supply group and aggregate technicians in the Midwest,” the Aggregate Equipment Group at Van Keppel strives to be your one-stop shop for crushing, screening and conveying needs. From concept to crushing you can count on Van Keppel, according to Sam Hayes, aggregate sales manager. The company offers industry leading crushers, screens, conveyors, structures, feeders, bins, pugmills,…

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