Safety: Page 74

Mining Electrical Maintenance & Safety Association Annual Technical Symposium

The Mining Electrical Maintenance & Safety Association (MEMSA) Annual Technical Symposium will be held Sept. 7-9 in Clearwater, Fla. For more information on the conference and trade show, go to http://www.miningelectrical.org/.

February 3, 2011

Reporter

By Equipment World Staff Top 10 For 2010, EquipmentWorld.com readers were most interested in new product releases, with an article announcing Caterpillar’s new line of vocational trucks garnering the most visits for the year. News from Case, Doosan and JCB also landed in the top 10 list of news articles. California Air Resources Board […]

February 3, 2011

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Safety Watch

Treacherous trenching Knowing the guidelines keeps you out of harm’s way The accident: Two laborers were installing water lines in a 9-foot-deep, 7-foot-wide trench with vertical walls. A corner of the trench collapsed, pinning one worker under a large chunk of dirt. The other laborer tried to move the dirt while an excavator operator attempted […]

February 2, 2011

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Contractor of the Year Finalist

Brad and Tim Goodson Candler, North Carolina Stubborness pays off for two brothers who want nothing more than a career in construction. By Amy Materson Tennoca Construction Year started: 1978 Annual volume: $14-15 million Markets served: Highway, utility and site work Passing down a construction company from father to son is a time-honored […]

February 2, 2011

Tim, left, and Brad Goodson of Tennoca Construction.

Product Report

C-Series excavators Case takes on the fuel efficiency challenge once again, and adds a nifty monitor By Marcia Gruver Doyle When Case set about to up their game with its C Series excavators, it knew the immediate challenge would be fuel efficiency. Not only did it have to top the fuel efficiency gains of its […]

February 2, 2011

Check out this video to get further information on Case’s C-Series monitor at www.EquipmentWorldDigital.com. Or point your smart phone (such as an iPhone or Blackberry) on this smart tag to view the video on your phone.

TRIP: 44 percent of Md.’s major roads need repair

A new report examining Maryland’s transportation system finds that roads that are congested, deteriorated and not as safe as they could be cost the average Baltimore area motorist $2,226 each year, while Washington, D.C., drivers lose $2,296 annually — a total of $7 billion statewide. The report, released Feb. 1 by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.,- […]

January 31, 2011

Vulcan’s Browning gets NSSGA top safety, health award

Terry Browning, safety and health manager for Vulcan Materials Company’s Midwest region in Naperville, Ill., has been named the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) 2010 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional for his "leadership in helping to dramatically reduce injuries among aggregates workers."

January 26, 2011

Lincoln Electric to hold free Pipeline Welding Seminar

Lincoln Electric is offering a free Pipeline Welding Seminar for contractors and professionals in the pipeline industry. The three-day, in-depth session will take place on March 29-31 at Lincoln Electric’s corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The seminar will focus on topics such as solutions to common pipeline welding challenges, understanding hydrogen cracking and how to […]

January 25, 2011

MSHA: Falling material death at Martinez Stone

A 41 year- old laborer with four years of experience died on Dec. 29, 2010, at Martinez Stone in Texas, a dimension stone operation, because of falling material, according to a report from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The victim was replacing a hydraulic lift arm cylinder on a skid steer loader. The […]

January 19, 2011

EnviroTech hires West Coast regional, Midwest regional manager

Rob McPherson has joined EnviroTech Services, Inc., a road maintenance and safety solutions company, as the company's Midwest division manager and Jerold Vincent has joined as West Coast regional manager.

January 18, 2011

ARTBA Foundation seeks Transportation Development Hall of Fame nominations

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2011 “Transportation Development Hall of Fame” for individuals for a family from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development or demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their lifetime. Launched in 2010 as part of the Foundation’s […]

January 12, 2011

Peek Traffic, Telvent form partership

Telvent has formed a "working relationship" with Peek Traffic Corporation that is focused on securing and implementing contracts in North America. In this joint venture, Peek will design traffic control products that work in conjunction with Telvent’s interface to streamline road operations for mid- and large-size cities’ traffic operations.

January 11, 2011

Fenner Dunlop Americas names new COO

Mark Hardwick has been appointed as the new COO for Fenner Dunlop Americas. After 23 years with Fenner Dunlop, Jim Gann will be retiring from his position as COO. Gann will assist Hardwick during his transition and he will continue to support Cassandra Pan, president of Fenner Dunlop Americas, with strategic projects on a part-time basis.

January 11, 2011

AEM expands Compact Excavator Safety Manual; now in Spanish-English

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has significantly updated its compact excavator safety manual and now offers a new Spanish/English version of the material.

January 10, 2011

PennDOT announces $24.7 million for smart transportation projects in 41 communities

"Smart Transportation" projects in 41 communities across the state will get a boost from $24.7 million in funding under the second round of the Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative grants, PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. announced on Jan. 6.

January 10, 2011

What does AASHTO think about the House rules?

The American Association of Safety and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Executive Director John Horsley issued a statement on Jan. 5 regarding the adoption of a House of Representatives rules package that changes Rule XXI, clause 3:

January 6, 2011

Report: The Top 25 Surface Transportation Projects to Support Economic Growth in Wyoming

In order to support Wyoming’s rapidly growing energy industry and allow the state’s agriculture, tourism and manufacturing industries to thrive, the state will need to make numerous improvements to its surface transportation system. This is according to a new report released Jan. 5 by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based national transportation research organization. TRIP’s report, “The […]

January 5, 2011

NCCER releases rigger and signal person certification programs

The National Center for Construction Education and Research released a certification program for signal person and a three-level certification program for riggers (basic, intermediate and advanced). These programs include written assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC. To offer these programs, […]

January 4, 2011

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A 1929 Caterpillar Twenty, 1922 Holt 5-Ton and 1925 Best 30 all in a row at the Historical Construction Equipment Association's annual show.

Antique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025

A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.

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Closer Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight Spaces

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Komatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel Use

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Closer Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package

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The Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26

How upgrading excavator machine control boosts your productivity