An Interview with Joe Main
Assistant Secretary of Labor – MSHA Joe Main, in an exclusive three-part interview with Rock Products, talks about MSHA initiatives, aggregates industry enforcement, inspector consistency and what he sees in the future.
Fuel
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Jan. 25 is $3.592. That is slightly lower than last week's comparison price-per-gallon of $3.596.
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Rock from the Road: Blog and Travelogue
January 24, 2012 – The word on the street is a compromise has been reached by congressional leaders on a final FAA reauthorization bill, and the House is poised to move forward on multiyear highway legislation in February. House Republicans will reportedly unveil a surface transportation bill later this week. After introducing the legislation, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will promptly move forward with consideration of the bill, mark it up on Feb. 2 and then send it to the House floor for final approval.
Manufacturers in Focus
December 28, 2011 – Atlas Copco AB has agreed to acquire the underground business of GIA Industri AB from Vätterledens Verkstad AB. With the acquisition, Atlas Copco broadens its offering with products including electric mine trucks, utility vehicles and ventilation systems. “This is an important acquisition for the U.S. market,” noted Ed Tanner, Atlas Copco’s business line manager for underground rock excavation equipment in the United States. “We’re going to be able to support a greater portion of our existing customers’ operations, as well as be able to enter new markets.”
People on the Move
January 9, 2012 – Conveyor Accessories Inc. (CAI) hired Chris McCarty as its sales manager. In his new role, McCarty will provide sales and product support to distributors, OEM’s, and users across North America. McCarty’s extensive background in the fields of material handling and conveyance of bulk materials - coupled with the support of CAI’s manufacturing, quality and engineering teams - will ensure his ability to improve and enhance the function and reliability of your conveyors, according to the company.
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Terex Cedarapids JS4552 Jaw Crusher Offers High Production
Terex Cedarapids jaw crushers have always been known for durable construction, high productivity and a greater value for investment, according to the company. Its JS Series jaw crushers are built even...
FLSmidth Pekin Raptor Cone Plants Feature Portability
Raptor XL300 and XL400 cone crushers by FLSmidth Pekin, LLC, are designed not only to meet producers’ stationary crushing needs, but are also fully engineered to enter the portable plant markets.
Grasan KRHT-60E Features Simplicity Screen, BTI Breaker
The Grasan KRHT-60E tracked 3,000-tph horizontal impactor plant utilizes a New Holland type Williams 3-blow-bar impact crusher with Williams 6- x 50-ft. apron feeder and Simplicity 7- x 20-ft. grizzly...
Telsmith H3244 Hydra-Jaw Offers Lower Operating Costs
Telsmith, Inc., an Astec company, introduces the new H3244 Hydra-Jaw, the largest model to date within the Telsmith Hydra-Jaw Series – advanced jaw crusher technology that offers lower operating costs,...
Weight-Recording Software
TruckWeight is offering customers the Virtual Weigh Station, free software that will allow users of the developer’s onboard wireless sensors for mechanical and air suspensions to quickly and easily monitor...
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Off-Highway Diesel Prices
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Jan. 25 is $3.592. That is slightly lower than last week's comparison price-per-gallon of $3.596.
Off-Highway Diesel Prices
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Jan. 17 is $3.596. That is higher than last week's comparison price-per-gallon of $3.583.
Off-Highway Diesel Prices
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Jan. 10 is $3.583. That is higher than last week's comparison price-per-gallon of $3.535.
Better Days for Mine Safety Lie Ahead
By James Sharpe The year 2011 departs as a disappointment because it did not end, as hoped, with the fewest fatalities ever in the U.S. mining industry. Last year got off to a promising start. One fatality...
MSHA To Start Using Pre-Assessment Conferencing Procedures
MSHA will begin implementing pre-assessment conferencing procedures in January 2012 to help reduce any backlog of future violations before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.
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Assistant Secretary Of Labor for Mine Safety And Health Joe Main, In An Exclusive Three-Part Interview With Rock Products, Talks About MSHA Initiatives, Aggregates Industry Enforcement, Inspector Consistency And What He Sees in The Future.
