Essential Preparedness Tips For The Aggregates And Construction Industries. September marked National Preparedness Month, an annual observance in the United States aimed at promoting disaster planning and emergency preparedness. For the aggregates and construction industries, this is a crucial time to assess, enhance and reinforce safety measures and protocols to protect workers, equipment and projects from unforeseen emergencies. With construction…
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MSHA Reports 15th Fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on Aug. 9, an electrician at Maryneal Quarry and Mill, Nolan, Texas, was seriously injured by an arc flash from a 4,160 VAC circuit while working on an electrical panel for a motor control center. On Aug. 22, he died from his injuries. This is the 15th fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Electrical.”…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 18th Fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on Aug. 22, a contractor at East Quarry, Tulsa, Okla., was installing a material feeder when they fell approximately 21 ft. through an opening in the walkway platform. The contractor died from his injuries on Sept. 6. This is the 18th fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Slip or Fall of Person.” MSHA recommends…
Read MoreGuzzler Offers Safety Tips For Industrial Vacuum Trucks
When it comes to operating powerful industrial vacuum trucks, safety protocols are not guidelines but rather must-dos that protect both the operator and those around. As a leader in industrial vacuum trucks, the Guzzler team considers safety to be the number one priority. With that in-mind, the team is sharing a few safety tips. Train properly: Before even getting to the point…
Read MoreBadger Mining Donates Personal Protective Equipment
Badger Mining Corp. (BMC) donated a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) from its Wisconsin facilities to the company’s neighbors at the Mayo Clinic and Blair Fire Department.
Read MoreIs ‘Good Enough’ Really Enough?
It was a hot and humid spring day and the three-man crew had just changed out the gear case on the secondary crusher in record time. Best of all, no one got hurt – not even a busted knuckle. The lead mechanic, Dave, had directed the entire operation and was anxious to test-run the crusher.
Read MoreWhat You Tolerate Becomes The Standard
Your Policies And Procedures Are Worthless If You Do Not Enforce Them. By Steve Schumacher
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