The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued an urgent reminder for mines and miners in regards to heat stress on the job, as well as ways to treat it when it does occur. “Mining in hot work areas during summer can cause serious health issues for miners,” the agency said. “Everyone needs to recognize the hazards of heat…
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Fenner Dunlop opens Phoenix distribution center
Fenner Dunlop has opened a new conveyor belting distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz., to support the rapid growth of the western U.S. markets. It will offer valued customers immediate access to premium conveyor belting to meet the needs of their critical bulk material handling applications. The more than 15,000-sq.-ft., climate-controlled facility will be fully stocked with heavy duty conveyor belting…
Read MoreMSHA reports 24th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on June 22, a contract bulldozer operator at Vulcan Materials’ Chula Vista, Calif., quarry died when the bulldozer he was operating backed off the edge of a highwall. The bulldozer operator was clearing the bench in preparation for drilling and blasting and had removed the berms along the edge. This is the 24th fatality reported in 2023, and the 10th classified as “Machinery.”…
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