Despite another legal setback, Gibraltar Rock’s 23-year effort to establish a rock quarry in the township continues, according to its longtime lawyer. Last month, the legal efforts by the township and a citizens group to stop the quarry won an important victory when the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court re-affirmed the rescinding of a crucial mining permit needed for quarrying to begin.…
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Martin Engineering Launches Orion Secondary Cleaner
Martin Engineering released what it has called the next generation of secondary conveyor belt cleaners engineered to reduce dusty carryback and lower maintenance time: the SQC2S Orion Secondary Cleaner.
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The Connection Between Agency’s New Tool, Shrimp Treadmills and Cocaine-Addicted Quails. By Brian Hendrix The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) isn’t a healthcare agency. It doesn’t employ doctors, nurses or healthcare professionals. It doesn’t provide healthcare or medical services. It doesn’t certify or rate healthcare providers. Information about healthcare providers isn’t hard to find. It is readily available to…
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We Can’t Independently Manage All Our Activities, But We Can Manage How We Look At Them. By Thomas J. Roach Perspective gives our actions meaning, and perspective takes it away. Years ago, when I worked in the corporate offices of the Carson Pirie Scott corporation, Vice President of Human Resources Bruce Rismiller got philosophical and told a group of his…
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Washington Rock Quarries Tackles Community Outreach Through Its Own Channels And Sponsorship In A Signature Event. By Therese Dunphy For small operators, participation in larger events can increase their visibility and broaden their ability to convey information about their business to the public at large. Such is the case for Washington Rock Quarries, which participates each year in Dozer Day…
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