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Quarry worker dead after silo collapse
An 18-year-old worker at a Luck Stone quarry in Ashburn, Va., has been found dead following a silo collapse at the operation. The silo collapsed Monday morning, and authorities had been searching for Daniel Potter until the discovery of his… Keep Reading
MSHA offers online program to report injuries, accidents
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) created an interactive, online training tool to help mine operators and contractors comply with federal regulations to report accidents, illnesses and injuries. Part 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires mine operators… Keep Reading
Xylem relocates New Jersey rental branch
Xylem, headquartered in Rye Brook, N.Y., relocated its East Brunwick, N.J.-based pump rental location to Edison, N.J. The company moved the rental branch to a larger office in order to better accommodate the rental needs of its customers. According to… Keep Reading
NSSGA, others sue EPA over waters rule
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. According to NSSGA, WOTUS radically expands federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, posing serious… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta boasts second quarter improvements
Martin Marietta Materials released the results for the second quarter. The company reported consolidated net sales of $850.2, a 41 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2014. The aggregates product line volume increased 7.8 percent and the aggregates… Keep Reading
Vulcan reveals second quarter progress
Vulcan Materials has released its second quarter 2015 results. Compared to the second quarter of 2014, Vulcan’s total revenues increased $104 million, or 13 percent, to $895 million. Gross profit increased $60 million, or 34 percent, to $234 million as… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta, Vulcan report second quarter results
Martin Marietta Materials and Vulcan Materials reported their second quarter results. Read below to see how the companies did in the second quarter of 2015. -Martin Marietta boasts second quarter improvements -Vulcan reveals second quarter progress Keep Reading
Cat launches equipment operator monitoring service
Caterpillar has launched a 24/7 equipment operator monitoring service designed to provide customers with the ability to see, mitigate and manage operators. Caterpillar can now supply its customers with both machine and operator information with its 24/7 Monitoring Center, where… Keep Reading
McLanahan opens Latin American office
For years, McLanahan Corp. has serviced customers throughout Latin America using a team of international sales people and a representative network in the area. Market growth has increased the demand for a team based in the region, so the company… Keep Reading
