Safety
Another take: Crusher safety
Kelly Graves, senior technical sales manager at Kleemann, offers his thoughts on crusher blockages and some solutions that have helped to minimize the problem over the years. P&Q: How much of a problem are crusher blockages today, and how does… Keep Reading
Safe and sound: Crusher safety
A rock the size of a dining room table is plugged in the jaw crusher. After assessing the situation, a few people decide to wrap a chain around the rock and lift it out with a wheel loader. After securing… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host MSHA regulation webinar July 30
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its July AGG1 webinar, “How to Comply with MSHA’s Recent Increased Fatality Prevention Initiative” July 30 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar takes place in conjunction with the… Keep Reading
MSHA announces results of May impact inspections
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 176 citations during special impact inspections in May at 10 coal mines and seven metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA conducted impact inspections at mines in Alabama, California, Kentucky,… Keep Reading
Highwall concerns
A number of innovative solutions are available to address slope instability and rock-fall hazards. There are several geological hazards that are encountered during the life of a quarry or open pit mine. Most of these hazards are included in a… Keep Reading
MSHA or OSHA?
Intense federal regulation of workplace safety and health began when Congress introduced civil penalties for mines with the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, and for other employers with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host AGG1 mine geohazards webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its AGG1 mining geohazards webinar June 25 at 1 p.m. Eastern. According to NSSGA, this webinar will focus on mining geohazard mitigation topics facing operations as well as… Keep Reading
ASGCO Safe-Guard Return Idler Cage
The ASGCO Safe-Guard® Return Idler Cage is our latest innovative product to protect your workers with a cost-effective, durable solution. The ASGCO Safe-Guard® Return Idler Cage is designed to catch the return idler from falling onto workers or equipment, preventing injuries… Keep Reading
Van der Graaf Extreme Duty Motors for mining applications
Van der Graaf's Extreme Duty Motors are designed to withstand harsh abrasive environments associated with the mining and aggregate industries. The drum motor's design eliminates the need for an external motor, gear box, sprockets, chain, chain guard and pillow block… Keep Reading
