Archive for December 2018

USGS: Aggregate production increases in third quarter 2018

December 19, 2018 By Zach Mentz

An estimated 694 Mt of total construction aggregate were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the third quarter of 2018, the United States Geological Survey reports.

MSHA Assistant Secretary David Zatezalo addressed seat belt safety earlier this year at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Annual Convention, stating that it is very difficult to enforce. Says Zatezalo: “I would tell you from my own experience that my father would never wear a seat belt. Toward the end of his life I bought him a car and he started wearing a seat belt. He said the dings and alarms made it easier to put the seat belt on.” Photo courtesy of the NSSGA

Workplace exams, streamlining and scofflaws

December 19, 2018 By William Doran and Margo Lopez

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer a report on the Mine Safety & Health Administration activity in 2018.

Okada Expands Pedestal Rock Breaker Boom Systems

December 19, 2018 By PQ Sponsor

Okada America, Inc.’s Pedestal Rock Breaker Boom Systems are mounted at primary jaw, impact and gyratory crushers and stationary grizzlies.

Prioritizing safety, uptime in new ways

December 18, 2018 By Lee Heffley

Lee Heffley, vice president and regional sales manager at Brandeis Machinery, examines dealer priorities for 2019.

NPK Construction Hydraulic Hammers, Pedestal Boom Systems

December 18, 2018 By PQ Sponsor

NPK manufactures a comprehensive line of 16 models with top mounting brackets to fit all brands of excavators

ire pressure monitoring systems are changing the way decision makers receive information. Photo courtesy of Bridgestone.

Smart products, integrated tech rise

December 17, 2018 By Rob Seibert

Rob Seibert, executive director of off-the-road tire sales at Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, details how tech influenced aggregate operations this year.

Cemex USA hosts 5k race, donates to Boy Scouts of America

December 17, 2018 By Zach Mentz

Cemex USA hosted the inaugural Quarry Quest 5k race at the company’s FEC Quarry in Miami to support nearly 38,000 South Florida Boy Scouts.

McLanahan Ultra Sand Plants

December 16, 2018 By PQ Sponsor

McLanahan Ultra Sand Plants are designed to help customers increase consistency and maximize their production.

Luff Industries Impact Beds

December 15, 2018 By PQ Sponsor

Impact beds help to absorb impact and support the full width of the conveyor belt. It’s designed to eliminate spillage and belt damage, dramatically improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.