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USGS reports production up in first half of 2015
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the estimated production for consumption of construction aggregates in the first six months of 2015 was 994 metric tons. Find out how this number compares to the same time period last year.
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13 states temporarily pardoned from waters rule
A federal district court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocked the Waters of the U.S. rule from taking effect on Aug. 28 for 13 states, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Learn which states are exempt from the rule.
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Bucyrus-Erie “Doubler” electric shovel
The Bucyrus-Erie “Doubler” electric shovel doubled the dipper capacity of a standard shovel. The 150-B in this archived video featured a 13-cu.-yd. dipper when equipped with the Doubler. Watch the electric shovel in action. → MORE
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Syntro-Flo Cone Crusher Loading Feeder
The Syntro-Flo Cone Crusher Loading Feeder by Syntron is a direct drive vibratory feeder with a discharge designed for equal distribution of fine and coarse product. Like traditionally designed feeders, it is suspension-mounted, which can be easily integrated into a trolley system.
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Safety and morale
Over the years, proactive management of mine safety and health, as well as related compliance with Mine Safety & Health Administration requirements, has increased dramatically. Safety and law columnist Michael T. Heenan reflects on some of the greatest preventative measures you can take to ensure employee safety. → MORE
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Lesson 13: Safety and
the Environment
Building an Environmental Management System (EMS) might sound like an overwhelming task for a smaller organization, but it doesn’t have to be. Lesson 13 of Pit & Quarry University takes you through the basic steps of building your own EMS.
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