MSHA reported that on June 8, a miner died at Thomas Walsh’s N. Attleboro Plant, Bristol County, Mass., after climbing over the handrail onto a conveyor belt to gain access to a magnet belt that needed adjustment. When the miner stepped onto the magnet belt, the belt started, throwing the miner 16 ft. to the ground below. This is the…
Read MoreDay: June 26, 2023
Virginia Quarries Honored for Safety
The Virginia Department of Energy and the Virginia Transportation and Construction Alliance annually award mines and miners for ensuring a safe work environment for the Commonwealth’s miners. The top eight mines awarded for their safety records were: • BWI Abingdon LLC – BWI Abingdon – 12 employees – 23,434 hours.• Salem Stone Corp.– Acco Stone Co. – 17 employees –…
Read MoreVulcan Named One of the Best Companies to Work For
June 26, 2023 – A little recognition is always a good thing. Vulcan Materials Co. was named as one of the top 200 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News and World Report. The company was also included in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of U.S. companies. The factors considered as part of the U.S. News review include: quality…
Read MoreCollapsed Pennsylvania Highway Reopens With Help from Aero Aggregates
Aero Aggregates of North America, the first vertically-integrated manufacturer in North America to produce ultra-lightweight, foamed glass aggregates (FGA), celebrated the re-opening of a section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, which collapsed following a gasoline tanker truck fire. Working under an expedited timeline, Aero Aggregates supplied a foamed glass aggregate that has temporarily rebuilt the collapsed section of the corridor…
Read MoreVulcan Releases Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Vulcan Materials Co. released its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report highlighting the company’s durable growth strategy, performance and progress on key programs and policies, as well as execution in areas that deliver value to employees, shareholders, and the communities where Vulcan operates. The company’s ESG Report focuses on five key areas: People, Health & Safety, Environmental Stewardship, Neighbors &…
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