June 3, 2014
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LEADING OFF
U.S. aggregates production up during first quarter, USGS reports
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says U.S. production of crushed stone and construction sand and gravel rose during the first quarter of this year, compared with the same period last year. Discover where production posted gains. → MORE
NEWS
Superior Industries Superior Industries
buys GreyStone

Superior Industries Inc., maker of conveyor systems and related components, bought GreyStone Inc., a washing, classifying and dewatering solutions manufacturer. → MORE
ISTOCK.COM/STURTI MSHA to conduct
on-site discussions

MSHA says it will conduct on-site safety discussions with miners and mine operators across the country in an effort to halt fatal mining accidents. Find out why the agency hopes this action will help boost safety. → MORE
Alan Parks Congress hears testimony on EPA water proposal
Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. VP Alan Parks testified on behalf of NSSGA, sharing his company’s experiences with water permitting regulations. Check out why he's opposed to EPA's proposal. → MORE
Cemex Cemex makes executive-level changes
Cemex, whose CEO and chairman of the board died early last month, made several changes to its senior-level organization. Learn how the building materials company reorganized its corporate functions. → MORE
→ Head of Cat's GIS division resigns
→ MSHA issues 147 citations in April impact inspections
→ Water management topic for June AGG1 webinar
→ IMT adds Florida distributor for its hydraulic loaders
→ Palfinger Liftgates appoints sales, marketing VP
→ Blasting, explosives safety seminar set for September
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FEATURE
OF THE WEEK
MegaProducers Special report: MegaProducers 2014
Pit & Quarry’s annual listing of high-volume aggregate producers based on information from the U.S. Geological Survey is out. See which companies made the cut. → MORE
COLUMN
OF THE WEEK
Michael T. Heenan When to make accident and injury reports
By Michael T. Heenan
Now that MSHA is under pressure to audit mine operator reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses, operators must remember that events that fall within the agency’s official definition of “accident” must be reported quickly. Here’s how to follow the rules. → MORE
EYE ON THE BLOG
Kevin Yanik Unusual transformation planned for abandoned pit
By Kevin Yanik
A 330-ft.-deep pit, which was operational starting in the 1950s yet abandoned in 2000, will contain a hotel that extends downward 16 stories, according to news reports. Check out the amazing rendering. → MORE
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