Aggregates Manager

CONTENTS On Our Cover: Aggregates Manager goes underground at Unimin's Guion Plant. Cover photo by Kerry Clines. 7 John Deere's K-Series loaders provide power for digging into wet and packed material. 30 In this new column, Zach Knoop explains the six criteria necessary to build an excellent safety program. COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS FEATURE ARTICLES 17 Going Underground By letting geology dictate the mine plan and using technology to improve the stability of the roof, producers can improve safety in underground operations. WEB EXCLUSIVES Visit www.aggman.com for expanded editorial coverage. SEPTEMBER 2014 VOLUME 19, NUMBER 9 BoDean is Green and Clean As a good neighbor, this California operator has tackled dust challenges without resorting to the expense of a baghouse. Workhorses of the Quarry From the payload to the primary to the fi nished product, eliminating downtime is the key to profi tability. OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED 12 Changing with the Times At nearly 100 years of age, Unimin's Guion Plant sets a new direction for sales, while focusing on safety. 23 Better Breakers for Mining Applications Engineering advancements increase operator effi ciency, safety. 28 Drilling Down Costs New rigs focus on enhancing productivity while reducing operating costs. 3 EDITORIAL Time to chime in on proposed rule. 4 STATE AND PROVINCE NEWS A roundup of the latest news in North America. 7 ROLLOUTS Volvo's Tier 4 Final L250H wheel loader, and other new equipment for the aggregate market. 11 DATA MINING The latest fi nancial analysis of issues impacting in the industry. 30 SAFETY EXCELLENCE Research shows that most accidents are caused by at-risk behaviors, which is where safety programs can make real strides. 32 ROCK LAW Denial of walkaround rights during impact inspections may lead to vacated citations. 34 ADVERTISER INDEX See who's who and where to fi nd their products. 35 CLASSIFIED ADS Aggregate industry classifi eds. 36 CARVED IN STONE As the trip on Route 66 winds into Arizona, there are many mineralogical sites worth seeing.

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• CARVED IN STONE: As the trip on Route 66 winds into Arizona, there are many mineralogical sites worth seeing
• CLASSIFIED ADS: Aggregate industry classifieds
• ADVERTISER INDEX : See who;s who and where to find their products.
• ROCK LAW: Denial of walkaround rights during impact inspections may lead to vocated citations.
• SAFETY EXCELLENCE: Research shows that most accidents are caused by at-risk behaviors, which is where safety programs can make real strides.
• DATA MINING: The latest financial analysis of issues impacting
• ROLLOUTS: Volvo's Tier 4 Final L250H wheel loader, and other new equipment for the aggregates market.
• STATE AND PROVIDENCE NEWS: A roundup of the latest news in North America.
• EDITORIAL: Time to chime in on proposed rule.
• FEATURE ARTICLE: Changing with the Times: At nearly 100 years of age, Unimin's Guion Plant sets a new direction for sales, while focusing on safety.
• FEATURE ARTICLE: Better Breakers for Mining Applications: Engineering advancements increase operator efficiency, safety.
• FEATURE ARTICLE: Drilling Down Costs: New rigs focus on enhancing productivity while reducing operating costs.
• OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED: Going Underground: By letting geology dictate the mine plan and using technology to improve the stability of the roof, producers can improve safety in underground operations.