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7 trench collapse deaths reported so far in 2020 in separate cases in NY, NC, TX, OH, WA, NJ
There have been seven trench collapse deaths so far in 2020. Learn more about these trench collapses and each tragic death here on Equipment World.
March 5, 2020
Dealers
Hyundai names National Equipment Dealers 2019 Dealer of the Year
National Equipment Dealers (NED), which represents Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas across the Carolinas, Florida and parts of Texas, received HCEAās 2019 Hyundai Dealer of the Year Award during the recent Associated Equipment Dealersā meeting. NED was formed through a recent merger of Four Seasons Equipment, Houston, Texas; May Heavy Equipment, Lexington, North Carolina; Robās Hydraulics; [ā¦]
February 12, 2020
Construction Equipment
Auctions set for entire 700-plus piece fleet of Aerial Access Equipment
Aerial Access Equipment rental company is closing and plans to auction off 700 plus pieces of its heavy-duty equipment. More details on Equipment World.
November 12, 2019
Dealers
Monk JCB breaks ground on new Houston facility
The company broke ground on a new multi-million dollar facility in Houston. The facility will allow customers to try out JCB skid steers and other equipment.,The company broke ground on a new multi-million dollar facility in Houston. The facility will allow customers to try out JCB skid steers and other equipment.
October 11, 2019
Safety
Houston worker rescued from collapsed 12-ft. trench; OSHA investigates
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration opened an investigation into the trench collapse incident in Houston after a worker was stuck for hours.
November 9, 2018
Roadbuilding
This bridge gets struck more than any other bridge in Houston
The Houston Avenue bridge gets struck more times than any other bridge in Houston, the latest occurring July 13 when a tractor trailer hit the bridge.
July 23, 2018
Roadbuilding
Construction set in Houston for more sections of largest highway loop in U.S.
Construction is expected to begin in the fall around the Houston area on the next stages of what is expected to become the largest highway loop in the country.
May 30, 2018
Construction Equipment
AUSA unveils D601AHG all-terrain site dumper, electric dumper prototype
AUSA's all-terrain site dumper comes with telematics and their Fuel Visibility System, while their electric prototype dumper is the first to feature a cab.
May 17, 2018
Roadbuilding
āDozer Daveā from TVās Gold Rush, signs asphalt slab funding petition at World of Asphalt
Dave Turin, āDozer Daveā from the hit TV show Gold Rush, offered his support for infrastructure funding by signing an asphalt slab petition at the World of Asphalt and AGG1 show last week in Houston. āMy heart and my passion is building roads. I grew up building roads and my family still builds roads,ā Turin [ā¦]
March 12, 2018
Construction Equipment
Chemtekās new NeSilex mixes with spray systems to reduce silica dust
Chemtek has introduced NeSilex, a surfactant to be added to water spray systems during milling and other dust-producing operations to reduce worker exposure to airborne crystalline silica. The surfactant is a highly concentrated wetting agent that lowers the surface tension of water so it can better saturate dust particles and cause them to drop to [ā¦]
February 26, 2018
Dealers
Business Roundup: Contractors expect 2018 growth; National Trench Safety restructures; Hyundai, Atlas Copco, iQ Power Tools name new VPs
Hyundai CE Americas promotes two managers to VP roles Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has promoted two managers to vice president roles. Stan Park is now vice president of distribution and marketing. Park will lead teams in charge of building and supporting Hyundaiās growing dealer network and marketing. Tom Owen has been appointed vice president of [ā¦]
January 17, 2018
Roadbuilding
Houston bridge over I-10 damaged when 5 semis hit steel beam
Interstate 10 East near downtown Houston was down to two lanes early Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, 2017, after five tractor-trailer rigs hit the Houston Ave. bridge overnight, The Houston Chronicle reports. Houston Police Department (HPD) Lt. Larry Crowson told the news agency that the problem began around 1 a.m. when an 18-wheeler towing a backhoe [ā¦]
December 21, 2017
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