Emphasizes need to bridge gap between perception and reality of U.S. Manufacturing WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2012 /Coal Geology-PRNewswire/ — To deliver on the promise of manufacturing, Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT), Chairman, President and CEO Carlos Cardoso will tell journalists and stakeholders during an appearance at The National Press Club today that he and his industry peers need to [...]
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Norfolk Southern Facilitates $9.5 Billion in Industrial Investment in 2011
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 9, 2012 /Coal Geology-PRNewswire/ – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) participated in the location of 73 new industries and the expansion of 27 existing industries along its rail lines in 2011. New plants and expansions announced in 2011 represented an investment of $9.5 billion by Norfolk Southern customers and are expected to create 6,800 jobs in the railroad’s [...]
US Labor Department sues Elberton, Ga., granite quarry
ELBERTON, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor has sued Mize Granite Quarries Inc. and owner Robert W. Mize III to collect $142,992.90 associated with 58 safety and health citations issued by the department’s Mine Safety and Health Administration. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Athens Division, the lawsuit requests [...]
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY-Machinery – Pennsylvania – Crushed, Broken Stone NEC
METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On December 15, 2011, a 22 year-old laborer with 3 monthsof experience was killed at a surface stone operation. The victim, who was last seen on a control tower, fell into an operating jaw crusher. More Info: http://www.msha.gov/fatals/2011/FAB11m16.asp Tweet
Barton appointed Support & Training Specialist for Atlas Copco
November 28, 2011 – Commerce City, CO – Bryan Barton has been appointed to the new position of Product Support and Training Specialist – Underground Rock Excavation (URE) for Atlas Copco, effective October 17. In his new role, Barton will report directly to Alec Tyrrell, Central Services Manager. Barton has been with Atlas Copco since [...]
