Archive for February 2020

Coming to grips with MSHA’s enforcement of structural integrity

February 29, 2020 By William Doran and Margo Lopez

There has been an uptick in enforcement efforts related to structural integrity over the past six to seven years, due in large part to some high-profile structural failures at mines around the country.

HCEA names VP of construction equipment sales

February 28, 2020 By Zach Mentz

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas (HCEA) named Michael Ross as vice president of construction equipment sales.

P&Q Profile: Bramco-MPS’ Mark Strader

February 28, 2020 By P&Q Staff

As an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Mark Strader is familiar with all aspects of both the manufacturing and distribution sides of the aggregate industry.

Motor wiring draped across a vibrating motor to the side of a dewatering screen is a dangerous condition. Check this and replace wiring as needed. Photo: McLanahan

Key safety areas to watch in washing operations

February 28, 2020 By Edited by Kevin Yanik

To uphold a safe work environment, here are some safety hazards to watch for around wet processing equipment typically found on aggregate-producing sites.

In the NIOSH study, illuminance on the platform of equipment was typically the best compared to levels measured on the ground below the first step and the first step, especially in the presence of task lighting. Photo: NIOSH

Lighting mobile equipment for safer surface mining operations

February 28, 2020 By Alan G. Mayton and Mahiyar F. Nasarwanji

Results from a recent study indicate that mobile equipment operators identified proper illumination as a superior feature of safe ingress/egress systems.

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 spotlight: Telsmith

February 27, 2020 By PQ Sponsor

Telsmith, a leading manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, will exhibit at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 in conjunction with Astec Industries.

Martin Marietta to move Raleigh headquarters

February 27, 2020 By Sarah Peecher

Martin Marietta is shifting its corporate headquarters into a new office building that’s expected to open in 2021.

Matson taking the torch as NSSGA chairman

February 27, 2020 By PQ Staff

Despite Washington’s politically toxic environment, Rogers Group’s Darin Matson is optimistic about the prospect of getting critical work done as he looks to the months ahead at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).

More aggregate producers now seek out certain equipment models at ConExpo-Con/Agg because they’ve done the research beforehand. Photo courtesy of ConExpo-Con/Agg

ConExpo-Con/Agg organizers address coronavirus

February 26, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Show organizers affirmed ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 will take place as planned, and they encourage participants to make responsible decisions and stay home if they are sick.