The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 28 miners have died after falling from heights over the last 10 years. Deaths from falls have increased from 8% to 19% of mining fatalities in the last two years. This is due to:
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MSHA Reports 22nd Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that a contract maintenance mechanic was performing elevator maintenance when the car descended, crushing the mechanic against an elevator platform. The person died at the scene on Dec. 3.
Read More3 Maintenance Myths That Are Eating Your Cake
By Ryan Brown Who said, “Let them eat cake?” Marie Antoinette, many people will assuredly reply. This idea was first espoused in 1766, when Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote of an incident he recalled from some 25 years earlier, in which an unnamed “great princess” was told that the country people had no bread. “Then let them eat cake,” she replied.…
Read MoreImproved Belt Cleaning Reduces Maintenance at Image Materials
A Texas supplier of sand for ready-mix concrete and masonry applications is among the first companies to register its conveyor belt cleaners via a new mobile app, taking advantage of a factory-direct replacement program that guarantees fresh polyurethane scraper blades, specified and custom-fitted on-site and installed free of charge.
Read MoreSurvey Finds Drivers Frustrated
Ahead of the summer driving season, a new survey from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) finds drivers are increasingly frustrated with the state of U.S. roads. The national survey found that drivers prefer well-maintained, safe, and smooth roadways; moreover they understand these qualities require periodic maintenance and financial investment.
Read MoreMaking The CASE
March 4, 2014 – CASE’s Jim Hasler spoke at a special ConExpo-ConAgg media event, stressing that the company’s intuitive technology, product support, serviceability and maintenance approach is driving its global expansion. Hasler noted that its service and distribution excellence provides its customers with an unparalleled advantage. CASE is showcasing a variety of new equipment in Las Vegas including its D Series…
Read MoreThe Pause That Refreshes
By Randy K. Logsdon A major soft drink manufacturer once adopted the slogan “the pause that refreshes.” Television and magazine ads depicted young people taking a moment from their busy lives to relax and “refresh” while consuming the soft drink.
Read MoreEriez Touts Service Center
Eriez 5-Star Service includes on-site and off-site repairs, maintenance, equipment rebuilds, lift magnet certification, parts and downloadable resources – all designed to improve and maintain productivity and profitability. The skilled and trained Eriez 5-Star Service team does whatever it takes to ensure customers’ equipment and systems stay online.
Read MoreMetso’s Latest Innovation Makes Changing Liners Safer and Faster
Metso has developed a solution to ease the maintenance of Vertimill Grinding Mills. The innovative Vertimill Liner Lifting Fixture speeds up the changing of the mill liners and makes it safer. Metso has been testing the tool at a customer site since June 2013 and it will be available for existing and future customers in early 2014.
Read MoreCase Excavators Offer Advanced Fuel Economy
Case Construction Equipment introduced the new Tier 4 interim CX130C and CX160C excavators to its C Series product line, offering customers fuel economy increases of up to 8 percent and 5 percent, respectively, versus previous B Series models; resulting in increased productivity, along with lower overall owning and operating costs facilitated through easier maintenance.
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