The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Monday, Jan. 14, a 56-year-old survey crew member with approximately 30 years of mining experience was fatally injured after he was struck by a loaded shuttle car. The victim was measuring the mining height in an entry that was part of the travelway used by the shuttle car to access the…
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Mining Suffers First Fatality of Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Saturday, Jan. 5, a 55-year-old contract miner received fatal injuries when he was pinned between a pneumatically powered air lock equipment door and the concrete rib barrier located near the shaft bottom.
Read MoreMining Fatalities Second-Lowest Ever in 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 27 mining fatalities occurred in 2018 – the second lowest number ever recorded.
Read MoreLhoist North America Explains Price Increases
Lhoist North America (LNA) announced 2019 pricing changes in a letter to its customers. The letter stated:
Read MoreHappy National Miners Day
Dec. 6 is National Miners Day, a day designated by Congress to honor the contributions and sacrifices of miners both past and present. This day was created as a day of reflection, when we can show appreciation for the sacrifices, honor the accomplishments and remember the tragedies that these hard-working individuals experience.
Read MoreVan der Graaf to Hold Drum Motors Event in Texas
Van der Graaf will host a special event – Reduce Downtime with New Generation Drum Motors – on Oct. 17, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saint Arnold’s Brewing Co. in Houston. Attendees will learn how the new generation of drum motors improves conveyor efficiency, reduces downtime and costs, as well as the company’s latest development – the GrizzlyDrive.
Read MoreBridgestone Expanding Tire Production at Illinois Plant
Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced a $12 million investment that will expand production to include popular off-the-road (OTR) tire sizes at its Bloomington, Ill., plant. The plant will produce multiple sizes and patterns in 29-, 33- and 35-in. OTR tires, which until now have only been produced by Bridgestone in Japan. “As an industry leader, Bridgestone is committed to meet the evolving…
Read MoreEmily Haas
Emily Haas, Ph.D., is the winner of an Arthur S. Flemming award presented by the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University. Hass has co-authored articles that have appeared in Rock Products. The awards series’ recognition is a highly prestigious honor bestowed annually on a handful of outstanding men and women working in the federal government,…
Read MoreAlternative Case Resolution Initiative
July 12, 2018 – The average mining operation spends $20,000 per year on citations and penalties. Learn how to reduce or eliminate those fines for just a fraction of that recurring annual cost, by attending a seminar being offered by Rock Products‘ legal columnists Husch Blackwell. The conference will take place Nov. 6-8 in Denver. This two-and-a-half day workshop will cover the legal and…
Read MoreEpiroc to Serve Mining, Infrastructure Industries
Epiroc AB, the subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group with plans to be listed on the stock exchange in 2018, has begun operating as an independent business. It is providing customers in mining, infrastructure and natural resources with market-leading products and services. Atlas Copco announced in January 2017 that the Group will split into two companies in 2018: Atlas Copco, focusing…
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