November 2002

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Management

Expanding Into New Horizons.
From the coal mining of yesterday to the construction materials of today, Knife River Corp. continues to build the foundation of America through vertical integration.

Operations

Process and Dust Control: Two Sides of the Same Coin.
Regardless of regulations, some dust control measures are actually good for production.

In Search of Precision Blasting.
A practical user’s guide to electronic blast initiation.

Tech Trends: Booms for Breakers.
Pedestal booms and breakers mounted on primary crushers eliminate safety risks and reduce production stoppages.

Maintenance Matters: Ten Simple Tips for Prolonging Tire Life and Performance.
Tire maintenance impacts the entire job site by keeping fleets operating at maximum efficiency.

Marketing

A Simple Test for Superpave.
Current and future testing options are designed to help instill confidence in Superpave.

Regulations

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.
Challenges to MSHA jurisdiction prove unsuccessful; and harness and lanyard don’t solve “safe access” problems.

MSHA Settlement Prompts Reopening of Diesel Rule.
Agency offers compliance guidance, seeks comments on diesel particulate matter rule for underground quarries.

People

Protecting People Through Innovative Training.
Rogers Group undertakes significant change in safety training, reducing injuries by 40 percent.

Carved in Stone

Carbonate Rocks—The Secret to Life on Earth.
Rocks act as carbon dioxide sink, creating a livable atmosphere that’s not too cold, not too hot.


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