IAAP Update Newsletter

February 2010

Aggregate Producers Meet Joe Main
Ever been so frustrated trying to get someone to address your concerns that you said to yourself, “If only I could take this all the way to the top I could get it resolved?” Well, that’s just what the IAAP and other state associations are helping their members do. The IAAP got the attention of Joe Main, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, and Neil Merrifield, MSHA Administrator, Metal/Nonmetal, who came to Collinsville, IL on February 17th for a meeting with safety experts from aggregate mining companies. And we had a lot to talk about. . . . more



MSHA fatality prevention program -- 'Rules to Live By'
The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), has announced a new outreach and enforcement program entitled: "Rules to Live By". This new initiative will stress the safety and health standards most frequently cited during fatal accident investigations through outreach efforts with the mining industry and focused enforcement by federal mine inspectors. . . . more

See: http://www.msha.gov/focuson/rulestoliveby/rulestoliveby.asp



2009 Hard Hat Sticker Contest Winner
The IAAP Safety Committee conducted a Hard Hat Sticker Design Contest to celebrate a wonderful event: zero Illinois aggregate mine fatalities in 2009. This year we had the most entries ever which made picking a winner very difficult. However, the Committee reviewed all entries carefully and has picked the following design submitted by Annick Maenhout, VCNA Prairie Aggregates . . . more



Starved Rock Safety Conference – Be There!
On March 2-3, 2010, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals, will be hosting the 19th Annual State Grants Conference at Starved Rock Lodge, Utica, Illinois. MSHA is again merging its annual Spring Thaw Conference with this annual event in order to improve the efficiency and quality of both training efforts.
Registration begins at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 2nd; with the opening session at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday’s program will conclude with a complimentary evening reception sponsored by the IAAP. Although the Conference is free, there is a $30.00 fee if you wish to eat breakfast and lunch on Wednesday. A registration form and agenda may be downloaded from the IAAP web site: http://www.iaap-aggregates.org
If you have further questions, please contact Mike Falter, IDNR/Office of Mines and Minerals: (217) 785-9019. . . . more



IAAP / Chicago Laborers’ / TFIC Legislative Breakfast
The IAAP actively works for legislation that helps the aggregates industry and fights legislation that hurts aggregate producers and the companies selling goods and services to this industry. To be successful, these efforts require face-to-face contacts with members of the Illinois General Assembly. You can be an active and effective part of these lobbying efforts by attending the Legislative Breakfast that our Association is hosting with the Laborers’ District Council of Chicago and Vicinity and the Transportation for Illinois Coalition. Our joint Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for March 24, 2010, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the Sangamo Club, in Springfield, Illinois.
Invitations to this event have been mailed to every Illinois State senator and representative. The IAAP, Chicago Laborers’ and TFIC expect a large turnout of State legislators and therefore want large numbers of our members to attend. Our goal is simple: we want every State legislator with an IAAP, Chicago Laborers’ or TFIC member in his or her district to attend our breakfast and be greeted by members from all of our organizations. . . . more



Rick Feltes Receives 2009 Wendt Memorial Commitment Award
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 —The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association named Richard J. (Rick) Feltes, Lafarge, AC&A Division, Eastern U.S., Elburn, Illinois, as recipient of the 13th annual Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award for his dedication to the construction aggregates industry and his community at its Annual Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. The award was conceived and is judged by the Manufacturing and Services Division of NSSGA, comprised of companies that manufacture and market equipment or provide services to the aggregates industry. . . . more



2010 IAAP Convention Preview
On May 11, 2010, the IAAP will hold its 42nd Annual Convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. This meeting features an Expo showcasing IAAP Associate member companies, reports from IAAP member committees, IAAP Rock Solid Safety Awards and Education Scholarship Awards, key state and federal leaders addressing guests throughout the day and abundant social and networking opportunities with other members and guests representing State and Federal agencies. In short, this all-day event represents an important and increasingly rare commodity in these times: Value for your Money. More information at www.iaap-aggregates.org/convention.htm . . . . more

MSHA Enforcement Alerts Website
The IAAP has partnered with other Midwestern aggregate associations to create a new website dedicated to achieving highly effective safety programs. Its core function is to provide a forum where mine safety professionals can share and discuss current MSHA initiatives. Its primary goals are two-fold: 1) keep members aware of the latest MSHA actions; and, 2) provide the safest workplace possible through cost effective compliance. Check it out at: http://www.mshaenforcementalerts.com . . . more

Raimonde Drilling Corporation News
Raimonde Drilling Corporation is pleased to welcome Brad Renwick as the newest addition to the Raimonde Team. Brad is a geologist/hydrogeologist with seven years experience in the consulting industry in the Chicago market and the Tri-State Region. He has extensive experience with logging the Quaternary deposits and the Silurian and Ordovician bedrock formations in Northern Illinois. His experience also includes aquifer testing, monitoring well installation, instrumentation deployment and data acquisition, and general project management for mineral resource and environmental investigations. Brad’s technical knowledge and management skills are well suited to complement the Raimonde team. . . . more

NEW IAAP ASSOCIATE MEMBER
FRICTION MATERIALS, LLC
2N100 Brundige Road
Elburn, Illinois 60119
(630) 608-3678
FAX: (630) 405-6750
E-mail: bob@archibald.com
Website: www.frictionmaterialsllc.com
Bob Archibald, President
Products/Services: Supplier of friction
aggregates for asphalt paving

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