MSHA is reporting that three miners have been permanently disabled since the beginning of 2024 because of rotating conveyor rollers. Serious and fatal injuries occur when miners clean or adjust conveyor rollers, pulleys and idlers while the belt is in motion. Injuries vary from broken bones to loss of fingers, hands and arms. Some accidents have resulted in fatal injuries. …
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Superior Announces ‘Most Significant Redesign to Conveyor Idlers in Decades’
Superior Industries Inc. announced “the most significant redesign to conveyor idlers in decades.” This update is backed by a substantial $4.5 million investment in cutting-edge idler manufacturing equipment at its American production locations. “Tens of thousands of Superior idlers are installed on our own conveyors every year, so roll performance really, really matters,” emphasized Jason Adams, president of Superior. “The…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Acquires BWI Southeast Assets
Martin Marietta announced that on Feb. 11, it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 20 active aggregates operations in Alabama, South Carolina, South Florida, Tennessee and Virginia from affiliates of Blue Water Industries LLC (BWI Southeast) for $2.05 billion in cash.
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