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MSHA releases results of January impact inspections
Federal inspectors issued 253 citations, orders and safeguards during special impact inspections conducted at 12 coal mines and four metal/nonmetal mines in January, MSHA announced. The coal mines were issued 171 citations, 15 orders and two safeguards, while the metal/nonmetal operations were… Keep Reading
MSHA reports reduction in penalties on aggregate producers
According to MSHA data and reported by NSSGA, penalty assessments imposed on aggregate producers in 2011 declined by 18 percent, to $16.9 million from $20.6 million in the previous year, while citations and orders declined by the same amount. While a number of… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry to report daily news, buzz from AGG1
The AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo kicks off Tuesday, March 13 in Charlotte, N.C., and Pit & Quarry will be there to provide the latest information from the trade show floor as it happens. E-newsletter subscribers will receive updates on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings… Keep Reading
NSSGA president weds, becomes Joy Pinniger
Joy Wilson is now known as Joy Pinniger after the president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association was married in February, the association announced. Keep Reading
Eriez announces three hires in sales department
Craig Lorei, Christopher Ramsdell and Jayne Corey joined the Eriez team as technical sales representatives, the company announced. Lorei was formerly employed as a business development specialist at Alliance Plastics. While earning his undergraduate degree, he worked as an intern in Eriez’s… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco Construction Service Division now operational
Atlas Copco’s Construction Service Division for its newly formed Construction Technique business unit is a more focused service organization serving the construction, demolition and road construction industries, according to the company. The company believes this new focus will allow Atlas Copco… Keep Reading
Talbert Manufacturing to feature custom trailers show
Talbert Manufacturing, manufacturer of heavy-haul, specialized and custom-built trailers, is featuring two custom trailer models in Booth 13136 of the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show, set for March 22-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Attendees will view the Talbert… Keep Reading
John Deere outlines way to meet emissions regulations
John Deere announced the continuation of its planned building-block approach to meet U.S. Final Tier 4 and European Union Stage IV emissions regulations. Final Tier 4/Stage IV regulations for off-highway diesel engines begin as early as 2013 for engines 74 hp… Keep Reading
Vulcan, Martin Marietta await arguments in takeover trial
Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta Materials completed four days of a trial in Wilmington, Del., arguing Martin Marietta's hostile takeover attempt of Vulcan. According to reports, Judge Leo Strine Jr. asked lawyers for post-trial briefings before final arguments are held during the week… Keep Reading
