IMAA News
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. 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, but our members were able to persevere and continue to remain “Excellent.” Congratulations to the 2020 […]
IMAA News
The Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association is very pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Safety Awards. IMAA presented 114 safety awards to plants that had no reportable injuries to plant personnel for the previous year, which was based on the 2019 MSHA data. With safety being a top priority at every plant, IMAA is […]
Industry News
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 […]
Industry News
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 […]
IMAA News
What does a decades-old slogan have to do with the Indiana Aggregates industry? Everything! Indiana’s road construction industry has had a long and productive relationship with our state’s Aggregate producers and related industries. Mining, transportation, equipment sales, jobs, technology … they all intersect with each other to create the roads and bridges that keep our […]
Legislative News
IMAA Members can breathe a sigh of relief. In 2020, the IMAA Legislative Committee started the process of reversing a law established in 2015 that changed the lifespan of a “Construction in a Floodway” permit to two years instead of the duration of the project. The Legislative Committee helped identify Indiana legislators that would support […]
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 […]
Industry News
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 […]
Industry News
From CONN MACIEL CAREY LLP On March 10, 2021, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) released additional – and more detailed – COVID-19 guidance.
