Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.BusinessJohn Deere to call back some laid off workers to Waterloo plantJohn Deere has announced that it will ask between 50 and 60 workers laid off earlier this year at its Waterloo, Iowa, plant  back to work. According to a report from the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, the callbacks will be made based on seniority and many of the workers receiving calls are likely working at other Deere […]June 25, 2015RoadbuildingFlagger killed by semi truck in Wyoming DOT work zoneA flagger was struck and killed last week when a semi truck drifted into a Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) work zone along Interstate 80. According to a WYDOT press release, on June 18, 44-year-old Shelly Yoho was flagging head-to-head traffic in the highway’s westbound lanes, about 15 miles from Rawlins where speeds had been reduced to […]June 25, 2015Construction EquipmentJohn Deere launches 210L/EP tractor loaders with control, cab improvements (PHOTOS)Following the release of the company’s six latest backhoes in April, John Deere has expanded the L-Series lineup with two tractor loaders. And though the new 210L and 210L EP share quite a bit in common with the L-Series backhoes, Deere’s marketing manager for backhoes and tractor loaders, Brian Hennings, says “these machines aren’t just […]June 24, 2015Construction EquipmentBurrito ends standoff between man perched in tower crane and policeA homeless man claiming he just wanted “to be heard,” took up residence inside a tower crane Sunday night in San Jose, kicking off a standoff with police that stretched into Monday morning. According to a report from the San Jose Mercury News, 39-year-old Alam Skandar climbed nine stories, settled into the crane’s cab and refused to […]June 24, 2015BusinessCaterpillar to lay off another 170 workers at East Peoria plantCaterpillar has announced it will lay off an additional 170 workers at its East Peoria, Illinois, plant where the company manufactures mining and construction equipment. According to a report from Peoria Journal Star, the company announced the layoffs in consecutive weeks. A cut of 120 workers from the plant was announced last week and the reduction […]June 24, 2015SafetyWorker killed after backhoe hits service line near OmahaA worker near Omaha, Nebraska suffered a fatal electrocution last week during the installation of drainage system. According to reports from KMTV, 42-year-old Jeffrey Glup was killed June 17 when he came in contact with a service line as crews worked to build a new facility for the Papillion Public Works Department. A release from the Sarpy County […]June 24, 2015RoadbuildingBridge collapses beneath excavator, 2 workers, injuring one more on Pennsylvania repair projectNo. 5 Video of 2015 « No. 6 No. 4 »  Three workers caught in the epicenter of a bridge collapse in Pennsylvania all survived the ordeal. According to a report from WJAC TV, crews have been at work repairing a bridge along Route 219 in Ridgway that was damaged in a flood last […]June 23, 2015SafetyWorker killed by trench collapse in AnchorageA worker was killed last week when a trench collapsed during the excavation of a new road in South Anchorage, Alaska. According to a report from KTVA TV, 23-year-old Samuel Adam Morgan was killed Tuesday when the trench collapsed on top of him. The trench measured 7 feet deep and 15 feet across, according to a […]June 23, 2015Construction EquipmentManitowoc to supply U.S. Army with custom, all-terrain cranes in $192 million contractThe U.S. Army has awarded Manitowoc Cranes a five-year, $192 million for all-terrain cranes. Manitowoc will provide the Army with 60-ton Grove GMK4100B cranes customized to battlefield specifications. In addition to shedding its usual yellow coat of paint for “Army colors,” Manitowoc says the cranes will have the capability to be fitted with armor. Additional customizations […]June 22, 2015SafetyLongtime carpenter, cancer survivor, dies after fall into Connecticut harborA worker on a dock project in Connecticut died hours after a mysterious fall into New Haven Harbor last week. According to a report from the New Haven Register, 60-year-old William Klemenz died Tuesday night after suffering a fall into the harbor Tuesday morning. The paper reports Klemenz was assisting a welder on a new dock for […]June 22, 2015Previous PagePage 204 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
