Industry News
MSHA’s analysis of recent accident data indicate that accidents involving customer and contract truck drivers, and managers and supervisors performing mining tasks represent a significant number of recent fatalities. MSHA has implemented an enhanced enforcement program to help improve safety and health in the mining industry. Any citations issued for violations discussed below may be […]
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On Wednesday, April 20th, IMAA, APAI, and INDOT hosted a webinar to discuss updates to specifications and construction programs for 2022. Recordings of the webinar are now available on the IMAA YouTube page. Viewing the spring preseason update is part of the requirement for CAPP certification renewal. If you missed the live webinar or any […]
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CAPP School will be held in person at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Noblesville starting November 8th through November 12th. Registration for this year’s class is open! Learn more and register online at indmaa.org/2021cappschool. Registration is strictly limited to 50 attendees this year. The registration deadline is October 15, 2021. Statement on COVID-19 Protocols: […]
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Pre-Order Your 2022 INDOT Standard Specifications Book today, and the publisher will ship it to you when it’s hot off the presses. The 2022 Spec Book includes updates to the 2020 Standard Specifications Book and becomes effective for lettings after September 1, 2021. PRE-ORDER DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 25. PRICING IMAA members – $25 per book […]
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ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) President and CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan which was released today. “Significant infrastructure investment is not only well overdue and desperately needed, but is also absolutely necessary to compete effectively in the world economy. We are encouraged that […]
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New MSHA guidance seeks to mitigate, prevent viral spread at mining sites WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor issued today stronger worker safety guidance to help mine operators and mine workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks that could lead to exposure. The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s “Protecting Miners: MSHA Guidance […]
Legislative News
SB 389 has cleared both houses of the Indiana legislature and is now heading to the Governor’s desk. For the members of the Indiana Mineral Aggregate Association, the impact of this bill becoming law could be significant. In summary, this bill will reduce or eliminate the state protection extended to certain classes of wetlands in […]
Industry News
On Thursday, April 8th, IMAA, APAI, and INDOT hosted a webinar to discuss updates to specifications and construction programs for 2021. Recordings of the webinar are now available on the IMAA YouTube page. Viewing the spring preseason update is part of the requirement for CAPP certification renewal. If you missed the live webinar, you can […]
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INDOT Division of Materials and Tests has scheduled a joint preseason Aggregate and HMA webinar coming up April 8th. The webinar will provide a forum to present changes and updates to Aggregate and HMA programs and procedures for the coming year, and allow all in attendance to ask questions and get on the same page […]
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From CONN MACIEL CAREY LLP On March 10, 2021, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) released additional – and more detailed – COVID-19 guidance.
