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 | | News Watch | | MSHA stresses illegality of advance notification | MSHA released a new program information bulletin (PIB) pertaining to the prohibition of advance notification of federal mine inspectors on mine property. The PIB reminds mine operators, miners’ representatives and MSHA enforcement personnel that the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) prohibits providing advance notice of inspections conducted by MSHA inspectors. In addition, the PIB clarifies potential consequences for anyone who violates this advance notice prohibition.
Read More... | | | Cemex finalizes sale of quarries to Bluegrass Materials | Cemex completed the previously announced sale of seven aggregate quarries, three resale aggregate distribution centers and one concrete block manufacturing facility in Kentucky to Bluegrass Materials Co. LLC. Cemex acquired these assets in 2007 as part of the Rinker Group acquisition.
Read More... | | | AGC president promotes construction-focused schools | High school dropout rates could be cut significantly if federal and state education officials do more to develop public schools that teach skills like construction, the president of the Associated General Contractors of America said. Noting that construction-focused schools are already delivering better results than comparable public schools in communities across the country, the construction official said students nationwide would benefit if those schools were more widespread.
Read More... | | | Eriez offers mobile training and education center | Orange University is designed to educate visitors and help them determine the best process equipment solutions and the appropriate technologies available for their applications. Through hands-on learning and simulation at attendees’ facilities, Orange University demonstrates its diverse approach to problem solving and educates attendees on how the company can help meet their needs and take on unique challenges.
Read More... | | | | Caterpillar used-equipment sale planned at NASCAR speedway | CatUsed.cat.com and regional Cat dealers will hold the first Cat used equipment sale in conjunction with a NASCAR race. Regional Cat dealers – Carolina Cat, Blanchard Machinery, Carter Machinery and Gregory Poole Equipment – and Cat Used Equipment Services will display more than 40 Cat machines adjacent to the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Read More... | | | | Feature of the Week |  A word of difference
Everything is connected. Granted, some connections are tenuous at first glance, but the ties are tight. Do the words we use determine how we approach the injury-prevention puzzle? Can changing how miners, supervisors and managers speak change how they think and thereby how they will act?
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| | Equipment Focus |  Telescoping conveyor combines portability with power
KPI-JCI’s 48 in. x 150 ft. SuperStacker, a road-portable telescoping conveyor, is quick and easy to pack up and move to the next project, the company says. With 2,000-tph capacity, the conveyor helps save time and money. The Wizard touch automated control system helps keep stockpiling operations efficient and producing high-quality products. Because of the layered stockpiles, the SuperStacker is an effective solution for preventing stockpile segregation.
www.kpijci.com
| | Eye on the Blog | Not having a blast
by Pit & Quarry Staff
Take time to tout the safety and effectiveness of your blasting program in advance so you have a track record to run on.
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