July 2003 Contents

July 2003 Editorial Management Operations Marketing Regulations People Aggregates Expo Classifieds Carved in Stone		DEPARTMENTS Management Operations Marketing Regulations People Carved in Stone Management News Across the Nation Operations Modular Concepts Move Plant Design. Self-contained segments and standard plant components add flexibility and cut costs. Maintenance Matters: Seismograph Calibration. Annual calibration ensures that equipment is working properly and provides protection in times of trouble. Tech Trends: VSIs Push the Crushing Envelope. Improved wear and larger and more versatile crushers help VSIs gain acceptance in aggregate operations. Success in the Field: Conquering Belt Wear Problems. Ultrasonic monitoring program helps Vulcan’s Carrabus Quarry improve conveyor belt selection and expense. ON THE WEB State by State State Contract Activity		Marketing Taming the Haul Road Dust Demon. Sister company provides Martin Marietta’s Chico Quarry with an innovative dust control solution. Regulations Rock Law: First Impressions and Enforcement. Review this inspection checklist to see how regulators view your operation and how it may impact their actions. On Review: Discrimination and Arbitration. Binding arbitration agreements in employment contracts may violate Section 105C of the Mine Act. People Better Blasting at an Urban Quarry. Refined methods and digital initiation technology help improve operations without disturbing the neighbors. Carved in Stone Such Quantities of Sand, Indeed. Economic factors can make the difference when assessing sand and gravel resources and reserves. IN EVERY ISSUE My Point of View News Across the Nation Maintenance Matters Rock Law On Review Aggregate Expo Classifieds Carved in Stone

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