From Jan. 1, 2013, to June 30, 2013, 18 miners died in accidents in the mining industry, according to MSHA. Nine died in coal mining accidents and nine in metal and nonmetal mining accidents. In both coal and metal and nonmetal mining, one of the miners killed was a contractor.
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Oldest Rock Art Discovered
By Mark S. Kuhar A new high-tech analysis led by a University of Colorado Boulder researcher shows the oldest known petroglyphs in North America, which are cut into several boulders in western Nevada, date to at least 10,500 years ago and perhaps even as far back as 14,800 years ago.
Read MoreWelcome, Mr. Johnson
I would like to extend a warm welcome to Michael W. Johnson, who this month begins his tenure as president and CEO of The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. He succeeds our old friend, the much-respected R. A. “Gus” Edwards, III, who is retiring after more than 16 successful years with NSSGA.
Read MoreHow To Manage Your Boss
You Can Influence What Your Boss Thinks Of You And Your Performance. By Steve Schumacher We all have bosses. No matter if you are a first-line supervisor or a CEO, you still report to someone that monitors and evaluates your potential and your performance.
Read MoreJune Construction Settles Back One Percent
New Construction Starts In June Receded 1 Percent, But Highway Construction Took A Huge Leap Forward. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MorePennsylvania Quarry Seeks Air Quality Permit
According to The Times-Tribune, the Covington Township, Pa., board of supervisors is asking the state Department of Environmental Protection to carefully review Eureka Stone Quarry’s application to renew its air quality permit.
Read MoreMartin Marietta Quarry Seeks Expansion
According to the Berkeley Independent, Martin Marietta Materials wants to expand the operations of its Jamestown, S.C., quarry. Local residents have expressed concerns about safety issues regarding the truck traffic this operation will produce and the way the trucks are driven.
Read MoreCalifornia Quarry Permits Asphalt Plant
The San Rafael Rock Quarry in Marin, Calif., won permission to recycle asphalt from Marin roads projects despite opposition from neighbors who worried the move will intensify operations, according to a report in the Marin Independent Journal.
Read MoreA Wellness Program Checkup
By Mark Savit New Affordable Care Act Regulations Create Hiccup for Outcome-Based Wellness Programs
Read MoreMcCarthy Confirmed as EPA Chief
By Mark S. Kuhar Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official Gina McCarthy won Senate confirmation to head the agency in a 59 to 40 vote.
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