MSHA reported that on Nov.13, a pit wall at Wrens Plant, Jefferson, Ga., collapsed engulfing an excavator operator while he was outside of the excavator. This is the 37th fatality reported in 2023, and the first classified as “Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type of accident:
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RubbleCrusher Open House a Success
RubbleCrusher, one of the McLanahan Family of Companies brands, recently hosted an open house to showcase its RC150 Tracked Jaw Crusher. RubbleCrusher was started in the United Kingdom in 1996 to provide a “zero-waste” solution that contributes to a circular economy for small to medium construction and recycling projects. RubbleCrusher designs, manufactures and sells smaller crushers that are mounted on…
Read MoreThe Secrets of Extraction: How to Choose the Right Quarry Extraction Equipment
Selecting the right quarry extraction equipment is critical. Should you use a wheel loader or an excavator? Is speed or reach more important? Get answers to these questions and more in Episode 2 of “The Secret Life of Quarries” from Cat Products.
Read MoreDEVELON Introduces Its Largest Crawler Excavator
The new DEVELON 100-metric-ton DX1000LC-7 is the largest crawler excavator in the next-generation -7 Series offering. The conventional tail swing excavator is ideal for aggregate and quarry customers. It’s also well-suited for heavy construction and infrastructure work. The powerful machine was on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 in the DEVELON booth.
Read MoreCASE Offers Innovative Lease Program
CASE Construction Equipment excavators are now offered through an innovative lease program called The CASE Power Lease, from the manufacturer and CNH Industrial Capital. Equipment owners throughout the United States and Canada can get behind an all-new CASE D Series or E Series excavator (13-metric ton and larger) with greater confidence and predictable expenses – plus the extremely rare ability…
Read MoreDeere Teases 145 X-Tier Electric Excavator at CES
Jan. 12, 2023 – During a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, John Deere CEO John May revealed two new technologies – the 145 X-Tier electric excavator and a high-tech planting system – designed to help customers be more productive, profitable and sustainable. John Deere Construction & Forestry is pursuing a stated goal of introducing more than 20…
Read MoreJohn Deere Offers Proven Performance With 200 G-Tier Excavator
When you need reliable power, precise control, and intuitive functions to tackle tough tasks, the reimagined 200 G-tier can deliver uncompromising ability. Learn more at http://www.JohnDeere.com/Excavators.
Read MoreJohn Deere Debuts Next Phase of Performance Tiering Excavators
Aimed to deliver a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience, John Deere debuted its latest P-Tier and G-Tier excavator models to its portfolio of mid-size machines. As part of its Performance Tiering Strategy, John Deere has added the 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345 models to its lineup of P-Tier excavators. In addition, John…
Read MoreHITACHI ZX890LC-6 EXCAVATOR EXCELS IN THE QUARRY
Larger excavators are increasing in popularity as the focus turns to cost per ton. The 186,070- to 192,464-lb (84,400- to 87,300-kg) Hitachi ZX890LC-6 fills this need for a larger excavator to optimize production and offers the advanced technology you need to manage operations. Over the past decade, the typical size of excavators used in quarries has continued to grow as…
Read MoreDoosan Equipment Working at a Rock Quarry
No project is too tough for Doosan excavators and wheel loaders. Doosan heavy equipment delivers in extreme conditions in a variety of industries.
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