Expanding jobsite capabilities for its customers, John Deere announced a new strategic partnership with Trimble. In the future, the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control technology will be integrated with the John Deere SmartGrade platform, giving customers access to the expansive Trimble technology ecosystem. “Our mission is to help our customers maximize their productivity and profitability, especially when it comes to incorporating…
Read MoreDay: October 22, 2024
Construction Starts Fall in September; Highways Up
Total construction starts fell 6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonbuilding starts fell 11%, residential starts were down 1%, while nonresidential building starts were down 6% in September. On a year-to-date basis through September, total construction starts were up 2% from the first nine months of 2023. Residential starts…
Read MoreMSHA Issues Safety Alert for Entrapment
MSHA reported that on Oct. 10,, a bulldozer fell into a feeder when a bridged coal pile collapsed, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the operator inside the cab. Emergency response efforts were swift and organized, resulting in the successful rescue of the operator. The bulldozer was equipped with high-strength glass, oxygen bottles and a remote shut-off for the feeder, all…
Read MoreMSHA Issues Safety Alert for Highwalls
MSHA reported that on Sept. 30, a miner sustained permanently disabling injuries while operating a Caterpillar 992K front-end loader beneath a highwall. A roughly 50-ft. section of highwall fell onto the loader, crushing the cab and pinning the miner’s legs under the dashboard.
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