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October 4, 2014 • Vol. IX • No. 20 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215/885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215/885-2910
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AEM Report Shows How Iron Drives U.S. Economy
Kip Moore Music Video Honors Industry...22
finished and it’s every inch the formidable task it sounds. “If you go out on the lake you see a flotilla of equipment,” said Dave Becher, Washington Department of
A new report released Sept. 9 by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) highlights the contributions of the construction equipment (C.E.) industry to the American economy by supporting hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs and billions in economic activity in its industry area. The report — authored by Inforum, an economic industry research organization at the University of Maryland — underscores both the growth in the C.E. industry over the last decade, along with the threats posed by diminishing government investment in infrastructure projects and eliminating support for manufacturing exports. “The construction equipment industry contributes so much to our economy, and this report illustrates the vital importance of ensuring that this industry can continue to flourish and grow,” said Dennis Slater, the president of AEM. “However, this report should also serve as a wake-up call to members of Congress, who can bolster the construction equipment sector by voting to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, and finally passing a longterm, fully-funded highway bill.” The report speaks directly to the impact of public policy issues on the C.E. industry. Exports of construction equipment have more than tripled — from $5.5 billion to $19.5 billion — over the last decade,
see BRIDGE page 24
see AEM page 42
At 7,710 ft. (2,350 m) long, the $750 million project will be the longest floating bridge in the world when it’s finished and it’s every inch the formidable task it sounds. When it is completed the bridge will float on the surface of the lake with seven feet exposed above the water and 21 ft. (6.4 m) submerged.
Roller Auctions Sees Successful Fall Sale...58
Challenging SR 520 Floating Bridge Job Makes Progress By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT Bar None Holds Phoenix Auction...64
Table of Contents ................4 Off-Road Trucks Section ........ ......................................25-33 Paving Section ..............43-51 Auction Section ............55-65 Business Calendar ............65 Advertisers Index ..............66
A lot of bridges have been built in the state of Washington, but few, if any, pose the construction chal-
lenges of the new SR 520 Floating Bridge and Landings over Lake Washington. At 7,710 ft. (2,350 m) long, the $750 million project will be the longest floating bridge in the world when it’s
OSHA Presents Rule for Reporting Severe Injuries The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a final rule requiring employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a workrelated hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye. The rule, which also updates the list of employers partially exempt from OSHA record-keeping requirements, will go into
effect on Jan. 1, 2015, for workplaces under federal OSHA jurisdiction. The announcement follows preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2013 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. “Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4,405 workers were killed on the job in 2013. We can and must do more to keep
America’s workers safe and healthy,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “Workplace injuries and fatalities are absolutely preventable, and these new requirements will help OSHA focus its resources and hold employers accountable for preventing them.” Under the revised rule, employers will be required to notify OSHA of work-related see OSHA page 42