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IMAA News

2020 Operations Seminar Focuses on MSHA Inspections



On Monday, January 27th the Plant Operators Committee presented their annual Operations Seminar.  During 2019 the committee, lead by IMI’s Craig Gibson, looked at several different topics to feature at the one-day, dedicated seminar specifically designed for the day-to-day operators of a plant or quarry. Committee members recognized the need for consistent and effective communication […]

IMAA News

IMAA Holds Final WLMA Workshop of 2019 at the Winter Workshops



The last quarterly workshop for the pilot group of the WLMA Workshops met on Monday, January 27th. The day was packed with professional development training, including presentations on daring to stretch out of your comfort zone at work and at home, learning how to give and receive both positive and critical feedback, and a panel […]

IMAA News

Back for 2020, IMAA Hosts Largest Member Event of the Year



2020 IMAA Winter Workshops & Trade Show January 27-29 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis After taking a year’s hiatus from the Winter Workshops to co-host an annual conference with NSSGA and Agg 1 in Indianapolis, IMAA came back in 2020 to freshen up its largest member event of the year. Over 480 members, guests, and […]

New Members

IMAA Welcomes Many New Members at the Start of 2020



ABB Dodge Address: PO Box 29277, Indianapolis, IN 46229 Phone: 317-691-6273 Website: http://www.baldor.com Main Contact: Joe McClyde, Sales Email: joe.mcclyde@us.abb.com Products and Services: For well over a century, Baldor/Dodge products have helped manufacturers, OEM’s and producers increase productivity and profitability of their operations. By focusing on the aggregate industry and concentrating on its specific needs, […]

Industry News

Fatal U.S. Mining Accidents Dropped in 2019



Respirable Quartz and Dust Fell to All-Time Low ARLINGTON, VA – There were 24 mining fatalities in the U.S. in 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reports. This is the fewest annual fatalities ever recorded, and only the fifth year in MSHA’s 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30. MSHA […]

Industry News

EPA’s Replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule Released



EPA’S REPLACEMENT WATERS OF THE U.S. (WOTUS) RULE PROTECTS WATERS AND PROVIDES CLARITY FOR AGGREGATES PRODUCERS ALEXANDRIA, VA – EPA Administrator Andrew  Wheeler today announced the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) at an event today in Las Vegas.  This rule was proposed in 2019 for public comment and […]

Industry News

Bidding Farewell to INRoadCon2020, Looking to 2021



Many thanks to the participants, planners and sponsors of INRoadCon20 in San Juan, Puerto Rico last week. This convention was four years in the making – scheduled for 2018, but interrupted by Hurricane Maria. We think our patience was well-rewarded. Participants used their time in San Juan to network, tackle the issue of disaster preparedness and […]

IMAA Awards

INDOT Awards District Locations for CAPP Achievements



This year, INDOT recognized outstanding CAPP Producers in each INDOT District for both a small and large producer.  Below are the 2019 Outstanding CAPP Producers: The Overall Award Winners for the State are Rogers Group, Inc. Morgan County Sand & Gravel for the Large Producer, and Rogers Group, Inc. Interstate Sand & Gravel for the […]

IMAA Awards

IMAA Presented 79 Excellence in Mining Awards for 2019



The IMAA Excellence in Mining Awards are presented to Producer member locations that go above and beyond day to day operations in the categories of Environment, Safety, Employee Relations and Community Involvement.  This year, IMAA presented 68 Gold Awards (scoring 80% or more of total points) and 11 Silver Awards (scoring at least 70% of […]