Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

LEADING OFF

Mine fatalities trending in wrong direction to start 2022

The year is only six weeks old, but information on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s website indicates that six mine fatalities have already occurred in 2022.

Plus: 2021 fatal accident spike could become a defining moment

NEWS

Dodge Momentum Index dips in January

After reaching a 14-year high in 2021 and seeing a 23 percent growth from 2020, the Dodge Momentum Index experienced a loss in January. Find out what contributed to the decline.

Executive order imposing PLAs draws industry ire

The Associated General Contractors of America and Associated Builders & Contractors say President Biden’s executive order encouraging project labor agreement (PLA) mandates will do more harm than good. Learn more about the development.

IRock expands sales team with hire

Road Machinery begins Phoenix facility reconstruction

Curry Supply completes expansion, relocation

Report: Construction employment down last month

ROAD TO PROSPERITY

Three aggregate industry dynamics worth watching

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses three developments he’s keeping an eye on as spring start-up draws nearer.

Watch Now

Plus: What to look out for as production season nears

Road to Prosperity
Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Software updates optimize blast performance

BlastMetriX UAV from 3GSM now features enhanced geological mapping integration so users can visualize seams and faults throughout a blast pattern. Learn about the updates.

Plus: Emerson Bearing debuts motion transmission component line

FEATURES

Pointers to set up your wash plant for success this spring

There are a number of measures operators can take to ensure their wash plants are geared up and ready for start-up season. Phoenix Process Equipment’s Michael Scott and McLanahan Corp.’s Alan Bennetts present several measures to consider.

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FROM THE MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Pit & Quarry magazine

Getting the most out of truck tires

Extending the life of truck tires is a team effort that requires a good mine design, skillful machine operators and more. Find out more about the task at hand.

Quarry Faces: February 2022

Check out photos from the South Carolina Aggregates Association Workshop & Exhibit and the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association’s Annual Meeting.

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