Pit & Quarry, February 2018
H A R D N U M B E R S 2 THE NUMBER OF CEMEX CRUSHED STONE OPERATIONS in the United States ranked in the top 25 of the U S Geological Surveys latest list measuring quarries by production volume While the Balcones Quarry sits atop the national list Cemexs FEC Quarry in Miami ranks fourth Cemexs Krome Quarry in Miami is also in the top 25 20 HOURS PER OPERATING DAY dedicated to production and shipping at the Balcones Quarry 46 TOTAL PIECES OF MOBILE EQUIPMENT at the Balcones Quarry including haul trucks 12 shipping loaders six and production loaders five The company also takes advantage of a Cat fatigue risk management system on haul trucks The system monitors a drivers eyes and lips to detect fatigue Griffin says It costs a little bit of money to install but it ensures the safety of your people he says P Q Among the components of the water recycling system and sand plant are twin 44 in McLanahan sand screws The water recycling system decreases Cemexs environmental impact and reliance on water pulled from nearby sources by using 90 percent less water annually than previously used by the quarrys wash plant The updated and expanded wash plant cleans aggregate used in concrete and asphalt At the Balcones Quarry Cemex utilizes a Cat 993K wheel loader in its equipment fleet which includes five production loaders 12 haul trucks six shipping loaders two dozers two excavators and more The 993K carries 100 tons per load Cemex says pitandquarry com February 2018 PIT QUARRY 31
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