Editors’ Blog
On being the editor of Pit & Quarry
Kevin Yanik shares a vital lesson he learned from his time on the magazine, one he was reminded of during a 2019 visit to Missouri’s Lile Quarry. Keep Reading
Characterizing MSHA’s latest enforcement approach
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is nearing the completion of its second year under David Zatezalo, so how does enforcement under the new chief compare to the approaches of the last administration? Keep Reading
Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA
Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe. Keep Reading
MSHA’s 2017 workplace exams rule back in place
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) put this old rule into effect after a court vacated a 2018 update of the rule on examinations of working places. Keep Reading
TACA talks conservation at environmental seminar
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) panel explored how mining companies consider their post-mining land uses and, in concert with land trusts, seek to capture the land's remaining value. Keep Reading
Epiroc donates drill rig to Missouri S&T
The FlexiROC T20 R replaces outdated equipment while joining a fleet of other equipment at the school's Experimental Mine. Keep Reading
More aggregate demand, pricing gains on horizon
S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast and a look at the economy's effect on pricing. Keep Reading
‘One MSHA’ growing pains
Developing a relationship with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) outside of the inspection transaction is crucial to your compliance efforts. Keep Reading
Buying equipment based on total cost of ownership
When aggregate producers purchased equipment in 2018, it was often to fill a dire need. With critical production holes now filled, producers are looking to manufacturers and dealers to prove long-term value before they make their next major capital expenditures. Keep Reading
