Safepro inc.

Thanks to Adele Abrams, Esq. and Jim Sharpe, Sharpes Point, for this info!

MSHA sued for "abusive monitoring" and issuing citations by quota

Think This Over

My current thoughts on what the new administration might do to stimulate the economy is this...

There is not much it can do initially. It will try to push another stimulus package, which is going to work a bit, but will fizzle out quickly just like Bush's. The next thing it will try to do is attempt to bail out certain industries like the Auto industry. That does not really fix the long term issues either. It appears that necessity will push the economy in a positive direction!

Click for the next logical conclusion

MSHA issues first-ever pattern of violation notice!

Jim Sharpe's SharpesPoint Article (includes citations history)

Nationally distributed News Release in the waning days of this administration!

Recent MSHA Fines in this time of economic trial and They Are Bragging About it?

	MSHA fines River Hill Coal Co. Inc. $177,300
	MSHA fines Triad Electric & Control $135,00

Can you budget for this? Enough Said?

Should You Trim Training to Save Money!(Rate Correction 11/11/08)

Before determining if your Company does or does not need LAW Training for 2009, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the MSHA link on the right-hand side. Once on the MSHA website, in the upper-left side under "Quick links" click "data retrieval system". When that is up enter you sites' ID numbers and check your 3 year citation history!

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Thank you Salt River Materials

$afepro agrees with you that though markets are down in our Industry, Miners like yours are the Insurance that our great Nation will recover from the present crunch. Ms. Blue and I are so grateful to your Scottsdale Operation and Employees for their daily $afe Production efforts which provide good livings for their families and vital materials to our wonderful United States!

Received by $afepro 11/06/08

Frank,

I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for a job very well done yet again! My employees who attended your October $afePro Law Institute had nothing but great things to say about their experience with you (and Ms. Blue) and they started putting their newfound knowledge of MSHA Law to work for them and us right away when they returned.

Sending our people to your course has been and will continue to be an important part of our Safety Process towards achieving and sustaining a ZERO injury Mine and ELIMINATING regulatory citations. The stock markets might be down but the returns on our $afePro investments in our employees have never been better and continue to pour in. I have to tell you, it feels GREAT to invest our precious dollars into our valuable employees knowing that every time we do it we're actually saving money through substantial reductions in both injuries and citations!

I truly thank you (and Ms. Blue) for everything that you do to help educate, protect and empower our most valuable assets, our employees.

ALL AHEAD FLANK TO "ZERO"!

Best regards to you and Ms. Blue,

Scott "Nemo" Boyes

Safety Manager

Salt River Materials Group

Clarkdale AZ.

sboyes@srmaterials.com

Office (928) 639-8099

Fax (928) 639-8084

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Correction on Informal MSHA Conferences!

It is reported that South Eastern M/N District is now rescheduling all cancelled Informals as of 10/30/08.

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Most Promising $afe Production Officer October 2008 MS&H LAW Institute

Michael Gregory

Orica USA

Mike was presented a 20 year service award by his company in August of 2008. He came from a strong Production Blasting background to Safety with Orica. He was recently promoted to Regional Safety, Health, Environmental Manager by Orica. $afepro first met Mike 6 years ago in Charlotte, NC in a Law Seminar sponsored by Orica. He already had an impressive career,

Mike lives in Roanoke, Virginia with his wife Dana and his little daughter, Maggie. He came to Savannah with a plethora of Production and Safety experience. Mike is known as a quiet man yet by Tuesday afternoon his classmates were seeking him out for advice and sharing of experiences. His answers and solutions made him a principal resource for his classmates!

His shared agenda plans offered practical solutions to their compliance and Teamwork problems. This Safety Officer's deep understanding of compliance-based, profit-making $afe Production principles led his class to overwhelmingly select him as Most Promising $afe Production Officer of the October 2008 Institute.

See Mr. Gregory's Certificate!

$afepro and The Industry congratulate Michael and Orica USA for his being chosen by his peers as MPSPO. It was a instance of being the best among the best our Industry has to offer!

October 2008 Institute

Angela Poston, Unimin Corp. Dave Skorupski, John Warlick, Hanson Aggregates, Christian Poston, Poston Safety, Robert Martin, Gary Parker, Roger Burns, Luis De la Rosa, Cemex USA, Fred Collins, Jason Tucker, Aggregates USA, Tim Myers, Mike Moody, Josh Sutter, Salt River Materials Group (Phoenix Cement), Jim Burrows, Laine Erickson, Western Montana Companies, Michael Gregory, Philip Bell, Orica USA, Sean Haggerty, KRC Hawaiian Cement, Rick Pendleton, Southern Industrial, Skyler Willard, Oldcastle Materials, Mark Parsons. AGCSD, Kelly Krause, Rogers Group.

The Professional Graduates of this Class represent 12 $afe Production Companies from across the Nation. They brought broad and valuable experience to Savannah and did not hesitate to share it. These Graduates will strengthen our Industry during this difficult economic and enforcement period!

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To assist the Production Industry in its present struggle with the MSHA inspector, $afepro, inc. has reduced the prices of the Electronic LAW Manual packages. Click to Save $200.00!

This citation was written on 10-02-2008 to one of the "top-ten $afe Production" firms in the US. The Management is preparing a "Formal Contestment" on this citation and has asked for recommendations from the Industry relative to developing the Contestment. Please submit your recommendations to fadkins@safeproinc.com and they will be forwarded to the Company.

The 3 top recommenders will receive E LAW Manuals from $afepro, inc.

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MSHA field offices across the country are conducting Part 50 Audits. It appears that these Audits have little to do with the safety of Miners; but, are being conducted to generate citations. Click for Guidance

52136 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 174 / Monday, September 8, 2008 / Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

30 CFR Parts 56, 57, and 66

[1219-AB41]

Alcohol- and Drug-Free Mines: Policy,

Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and

Assistance

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule. (CLICK)

"I realize that most M/N Mining Firms already have "drug programs" for DOT, a state agency or as a matter of "good practice". Failure to respond to MSHA's attempt to intensify the "drug-alcohol standard 56.20001" could well result in duplication of effort where programs are already in place and the expense of setting up a separate training and testing program to meet the Rule's requirements. I recommend downloading and reading the "proposed rule" before making a decision as to its affect on you and the Industry." Frank Adkins, President, $afepro, inc.

Avoiding Paperwork Citations

Many surface mines are now successfully complying with mandatory safety standards and MSHA inspectors have to search harder for valid hazards to justify issuing citations! As savvy Operators continue to add to their understanding and ability to spot phony or flawed inspector's evaluations, it becomes difficult for the inspectors to issue a citation involving actual Safety for the Miner or Quarryman.

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MSHA is writing Part 46 & Part 48 citations and elevating them to S&S status!

The LAW Says They Can't!!

"We have a good relationship with MSHA!"

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Phony Order & Citation Defense

An MSHA inspector has issued an ORDER on the W. Coast based solely upon his "Guess". Assumptions were made about "structural stability" with out any "expert" testing or evaluation. This is a direct denial of rights guaranteed the operator by the Constitution of the United States. It is up to MSHA to prove the Company guilty!

MSHA Solicitors' Office Phone & Fax #s inside!

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Just Received Email on Phony Citation/Order

The First Aid Kit/ Expired Iodine Swabs Citation Was Withdrawn by MSHA!

See Citation

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The following list shows the types of MSHA inspection activities that are counted in the operators' inspection day counts.

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MSHA giving multi-thousand dollar citations to Cement Firms!

Now's the time to register for January 12-16, 2009 Institute.

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Here is a recent example of MSHA's enforcement offensive.

5 Man S&G Operation

3 Day MSHA Inspection

Violator	Date Issued	Final Order Date	Section of Act	Date Terminated	Citation/ Order	S & S	Standard	Proposed Penalty ($)	Citation/Order Status	Current Penalty ($)	Amount Paid To Date ($)
	2/14/2008		104(a)	4/28/2008	C	N	56.18010	117.00	In Contest	117.00	0.00
	2/11/2008		104(a)	2/12/2008	C	N	56.14100(b)	100.00	In Contest	100.00	0.00
	2/11/2008	*	104(d)(1)	2/12/2008	C	Y	56.14107(a)	6,458.00	In Contest	6,458.00	0.00
	2/11/2008		104(a)	2/12/2008	C	N	56.4200(a)(1)	117.00	In Contest	117.00	0.00
	2/11/2008		104(a)	2/14/2008	C	N	56.14100(b)	392.00	In Contest	392.00	0.00
	2/11/2008		104(a)	2/12/2008	C	N	56.14132(a)	1,304.00	In Contest	1,304.00	0.00
	2/11/2008		104(a)	2/14/2008	C	N	56.14132(a)	392.00	In Contest	392.00	0.00
	2/11/2008		104(a)	2/12/2008	C	Y	56.14131(a)	1,944.00	In Contest	1,944.00	0.00
	2/11/2008		104(a)	2/11/2008	C	N	56.14100(a)	1,304.00	In Contest	1,304.00	0.00

* notice what a 104(d)(1) does to the fine. Do you and your people know the difference between this 104(d)(1) S&S citation ($6458.00) and the other 104 (a) S&S citation ($1944.00)? That lack of knowledge cost this small S. East firm an additional $4514.00.

I am thankful that this Site knew enough to Formally Contest the citations they did not agree with

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This is a report of an MSHA Teleconference briefing done 6/16 by Acting Asst. Secretary MSH, Richard Stickler, for the News Media. Failure to read and digest this will definitely give you a huge shock during the 2008-09 inspection cycle! Stickler predicts 180,000 citations in 2008 up from a record 140,000 in 2007! This enforcement offensive by the agency will cost major money! Plans must be made now to avoid MSHA's pitfalls.

We are again in the debt of Jim Sharpe, Sharpes Media, for this vital information. $afepro

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Click here for "FORMAL CONTESTMENT" procedure.

Do Not Confuse this with "Informal Conferencing"!

Sample Formal Contestment Letter

MAY 2008 Institute

Tom Baily, Scott Rhodes, National Lime & Stone, Barry Bright, Gary Mackey, Bruce Van Kirk, Kim Lee, Salt River Materials Group, Bill Shipe, Irving Materials Inc., Chuck Varadin, Robert Munoz, Guy Storm, Aggregates USA, Clarence Gerik, Wade Klimpe, Hanson Aggregates, Craig Wysong, Daniel DiMartino, Carbo Ceramics, David Thompson, Eric Schubert, John Hansen, Fernando Chavez, Cemex USA, Ernesto Alvarez, John Ontiveros, Jon Thomas, Kelly Isaman, Ronnie Akins, Marc Ingvoldsen, (Baldwin Contracting) Knife River Corp. , Nichelle Young, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, Kyle Jackson, Old Castle Materials Group Midwest, Inc., Jim Wright, WDC Exploration & Wells, Jason Smith, Hanson Brick.

This Class wanted answers as to MSHA compliance questions and how to hold MSHA responsible for meeting its mandated enforcement responsibilities. None would move on until they got answers! They were most challenging and gratifying to deal with!

They left with the basis of THE ACT: Mining Companies are legally and morally obligated by 300+ million American Citizens to provide a Safe Workplace for their Miners and Quarrymen. Plans had been cooperatively formed by these proficient Leaders to make it so!

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Our Site Seminar Schedule is Full Until Sept. 1.

Call 828-766-6611 to schedule for Winter,2008-09.

Email received 5-14-08 (LAW info is not a vaccination! It must be put to work! $afepro

Here's why they need to sign up!

We just finished our 2nd MSHA inspection of 2008 in the Mining Department at our C.E. Minerals operation (we have a separate MSHA ID# from the plants) - ZERO citations. It gets better - This includes ZERO citations for our overburden removal and trucking contractors. Our previous inspection in February resulted in only 1 citation for failure to properly label an electrical control box on a new generator.

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Email received by $afepro 05/06/2008

Frank,

I don�t know how often you check the MSHA data retrieval system to see who�s getting hammered but since it�s public information I thought you might appreciate the following info:

Cement, Iowa, Mine I.D. 0000000 *

MSHA Inspection Jan/Feb 08

S&S Citations= 25

Non S&S= 73

Total Citations= 98

Total Proposed Fines $65,649.00

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MSHA Targeting Contractors and Small Producers!

The Agency thinks they do not know enough LAW to protect Themselves from flawed citations!

See Contractor's email received 4/15.

Regular Assessment Cap goes to $70,000.00

MSHA's Adjustment for Inflation reflected in Final MSHA Penalty Table.

This is effective as of March 15, 2008

09/18/08...... Jan 12-16, 2009 is our next Institute..........14 Seats open........Register early to ensure a seat!!

$afepro Mine Safety & Health Law Institute

January 12-16, 2009 Savannah, GA

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or call 1-828-766-6611 to register.

This is always a popular Institute and is scheduled at an excellent time to not interfere with production. We have extended our Oct. class size by three due to Industry demand. Registration will be closed at the first 25enrollees.

HAWAIIAN CEMENT RECORDS FIRST EVER ZERO CITATION MSHA INSPECTION!

I just had to include Hawaiian Cement's complete e-mail because we are so happy for and proud of these Quarrying Professionals! Frank Adkins

John Delong, President Presents the "Traveling "0" Citation Trophy to Keoni DeRego, Quarry Foreman.

Frank,

Happy New Year to Ms. Blue and yourself from your Hawaiian Cement Ohana!

I am happy to report only three months after your visit and informational Safepro Law Seminar that Christmas came early for Hawaiian Cement. On December 15^th, 2007 the MSHA Inspector arrived in town and the Maui Crews were ready. Maui's Puunene Quarry recorded the first ever Hawaiian Cement ZERO Citation MSHA Inspection. In addition, Mau's Waikapu Quarry received only one citation which we believe is bad paper and we are contesting.

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Rosenfeld Sand and Gravel

KRC-South, Central Texas Div.

"0 Citation Inspection"

On Dec. 21, 2007 this professional KRC Quarry Crew proved that "knowing the LAW and keeping a hazard-free workplace" pays off! Geneva Cross, Margarita DeLorosa and Dusty Terry ( My Vietnam Veteran Colleague) had all attended a LAW Class earlier in the year. Upon their return they shared the information with the crew and made $afe Production their goal as a site. Their efforts resulted in no citations, no injuries, higher profits, and a Merry Christmas for all of their families!

$afepro, inc. and the Industry congratulate the Rosenfeld Crew for their business excellence and the fine example they have set for our national Industry during this difficult enforcement period.

Lafarge Cement receives $150,000.00 + housekeeping fines for one inspection! Click for info! 56.20003(a) is the "housekeeping standard".

11-05-07 E-mail from Top MS&H Attorney

"Still continue to floor me ...

Latest proposed penalties sent by clients today:

(1) Basic guarding citation, "reasonably likely/fatal" with "moderate negligence" - $13,268

(2) Drill dust citation (where there is a cab installed on the drill) - "reasonably likely/perm. disabling" with "moderate negligence" - $14,373

Amazing that Congress still thinks more penalty increases are needed."

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C.
4740 Corridor Place, Suite D
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3520 telephone
301-595-3525 facsimile
www.safety-law.com

Good News from Knife River's W. Oregon Division

The "0 Citation" Gresham Quarrymen celebrate their Victory!

This email is sent by Lynn Gullickson, Safety Resource Manager.

"Just wanted to send you a picture and some info on our last MSHA ZERO citation inspection at KRC, Western Oregon Division. The inspection took place at our Gresham operation on 9/19/07. We were inspected by a veteran inspector that was accompanied by an inspector in training. The inspection included a full day shift inspection and a limited night shift inspection.

The Gresham location is one of our larger production facilities that operates 24 hrs a day with an average of 21 Team Members. The ZERO citation inspection does not come as a surprise to me. They have had a history of ZERO or one citation inspections in the past. All of the Team Members at Gresham are dedicated to making the facility safe and are led by Mike House and Scott Livingston. On 9-27-07 we celebrated their achievement with a steak and shrimp BBQ and they received the roving ZERO citation trophy that moves from location to location when they receive a ZERO. The celebration was attended by Dave Bull, President of Western Oregon Division, and Brian Gray, Vice President of Metro Operations, Western Oregon Division."

$afepro, inc. and the Industry congratulate the Professional Quarrymen of Gresham, OR on their splendid accomplishment. With the "safe workplace", they know that everyone can come to work everyday and provide an excellent standard of living for their families.

"Hats Off" to Dave Bull, President of Western Oregon Division, and Brian Gray, Vice President of Metro Operations, Western Oregon Division. Their $afe Production management principles and support for safe workplaces make this accomplishment stand as a goal for every site in the Nation.

It is sad that a government enforcement agency can exert pressure of such enormity that it causes a small businessman to take his own life. It happened on October 15, 2007.

This small mine owner was facing "flagrant violation" fines of $874,500.00 resulting from an Oct. 23, 2006 fatality investigation by MSHA.

Mine Owner Commits Suicide

RD Coal Owner Found Dead

Significant changes have been made in the MSHA fine payment process. This will cause problems to Production Firms & Independent Contractors if addresses are wrong! Under the Miner Act, MSHA now can seek court injunctions to shut down mines whose owners ignore outstanding fines. (Fines are past-due 30 days after assessment).

Note: Assessment Statements will be sent monthly by FEDEX, but payment must be by USPS!

Click below for details.

Civil Penalty Payment Process Single Source Page

Negligence

"Moderate-Reckless Disregard" checked in Sec. II, part 11 on your citations can increase the cost of your fines by several thousand dollars!

An enlightening AggMan article on the MSHA inspector's responsibilities when evaluating "Operator Negligence" and defense for the degree of Negligence can be seen at http://www.aggman.com/articles/rocklaw.htm#sep07.

Hawaiian Cement

Knife River Corporation

A Major Contributor to Hawaii's Growth

Hawaiian Cement Staff

The beautiful highways on Oahu and the spectacular high-rise offices, hotels, and condominiums in Honolulu evidenced the contributions that John DeLong, President, and his staff had made to the great State of Hawaii. At our hotel, museums, restaurants, The International Market, the Dole Cannery and wherever Hawaiian Cement was mentioned, this construction materials firm was spoken of with respect and gratitude by the residents. They are considered an essential to the economic growth of The Islands!

John Delong had assembled his staff for the LAW Seminar to add compliance-based $afe Production principles to their already excellent management philosophy. They quickly grasped that this information would strengthen their efforts to provide a safe workplace for their employees and increase net profits. Agendas were formed by them to be a world-class Aggregates and Concrete Company.

$afepro returned to the Mainland convinced that KRC's Hawaiian Cement will establish $afe Production benchmarks for the US Industry to strive toward.

9/28/07 - Email from the desk of Adele Abrams, Esq.

Alert! New Approach? Alert!

MSHA never ceases to amaze me. The latest gambit: client conferences citation. CLR tells client that citation will be vacated. Client awaits modification documentation. When none arrives after a few weeks, calls MSHA and is informed that the District Manager "overruled" the CLR and the citation will not be vacated after all. No attempt to inform the operator of this in anything like a timely manner. And, of course, at this point it is too late to file a notice of contest (which would permit discovery to take place quickly). Now they have to wait for the penalty proposal. Obviously, this "bait and switch" tactic could have serious ramifications if used in other cases -- e.g., those where a 110C investigation could occur. Thankfully, this was at least not a high-profile citation in terms of "flagrant" allegations. Thought you would want to know about this.

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C.
4740 Corridor Place, Suite D
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3520 telephone
301-595-3525 facsimile
www.safety-law.com

Thanks Ms. Abrams, it appears that MSHA is deliberately forcing Operators into litigation! $afepro

You could be next!

This is a ten man operation, family owned and just another in the list of small mines closed by MSHA for no good reason other than its own agenda! $afepro

9/21/07, 9:38 EST- Thanks to Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP

Latest outrage:

MSHA (District 1 coal) has shut down an entire mine over a non-S&S citation that the judge deemed "low negligence." They had a Petition for Modification granted (in effect) for the past 18 months, allowing them to use ventilation in lieu of seals. MSHA is now demanding that they travel an abandoned area, to inspect the defunct seals, even though it only has one escapeway (due to reconfiguration of the mine). Even the inspector admitted under oath that this was more hazardous than the practice of not examining this area. They were cited under the weekly seal inspection standard. Question is, what were they expected to do since they were not required to maintain these seals because of the Petition for Modification.

We had an expedited hearing on Tuesday but won't get the judge's written decision until sometime next week. In the meantime, the mine has been closed (and miners put out of work) for over a week now. Things are definitely out of whack here!

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC
4740 Corridor Place, Suite D
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3520 telephone
301-595-3525 facsimile
www.safety-law.com

MSHA Issues Flagrant Violations! Read full Aggregates Manager article by Patton Boggs Attorney

$afepro, inc. has developed a 12 hour Seminar dealing with "Formally Contesting Citations".

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The Jan 2009 MS&H Institute is filling ! Business in 2009 will be extremely difficult without LAW-trained Production and Safety people on site!

There are open dates in Nov., Dec. & Feb. for Company Seminars. To schedule Seminars call 828-766-6611.

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Freedom of Information Act and Inspector's Notes Page

For problems with MSHA inspectors or MSHA officials call the Office of Inspector General:

800-347-3756

MSHA says improper hardhats to be cited!!!
Click the above link for information relative to legitimate enforcement!

   PROCEDURE INSTRUCTION LETTER NO. 106-111-04
Procedures for Evaluating Flagrant Violations

Inequitable MSHA Inspection Reports and Tips

Folio

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$afe Production Works for Morris, Inc.

     Frank - How are you doing on this great day? I hope everything is going well for you and Ms. Blue! I have some great news to share w/ you. We had an inspection at our Clodfelter pit approximately a month ago. 0 Citations!!! Last week we had an inspection at our Richard's pit operation. 0 Citations!!!
I let the guys know how proud I am of them, and recognized them all in front of the whole company at one of our monthly safety meetings with the entire company. I give them a lot of credit, but I also credit the most valuable training they were able to receive from you this past winter. It put everything into perspective for them, and let them know exactly what kind of monster we are up against. Keep up the great work, and thank you so much for bringing all of us miners together and uniting us all.

                            Sincerely, John Morris

$afepro and The Industry congratulate Morris, Inc. and the Professional Clodfelter and Richard's Crews for their safe and compliant sites. Your hard work on $afe Production and The LAW during your Refresher Training certainly paid off!

Knife River MW Does It Right

Frank,

We met with our MSHA inspector yesterday at our permanent plant in Decorah, Iowa and also experienced a "0" inspection!

Your class does level the playing field during an inspection, and makes the expectations quite clear for all parties involved.

Thanks!

Larry Leliefeld

Human Resources & Safety Manager

Knife River Midwest, LLC.

900 Montgomery Street

P.O. Box 48

Decorah, Iowa 52101

Thank you, Larry, $afepro and The Industry congratulate The Decorah Plant for showing us the importance of Safe Workplaces! We look forward to your crew pictures.

$afepro, inc.'s LAW Seminar schedule is filling up for Fall-Winter. Seminars can be scheduled for individual Companies

by calling 828-766-6611

Andy Ward, Plant Manager of Hanson's Lowrys Quarry, McConnells, SC reports that his crew has just completed a "0 Citation" MSHA inspection.

$afepro and The Industry congratulate Andy, his Supervisors, and their fine Quarrymen for this achievement!

Plant Manager Ward is a graduate of the October 2005 MS&H LAW Institute.

Knife River Corp., North Central Sets The Target!

The Quarrymen and Women dug out of the Minnesota snows with enthusiasm and immediately went about making their sites safe and ready for Spring $afe Production! The Stark Pit, The Rockville Quarry 3 Pit, The Naaktgeboren Pit, The Ernie Toth Pit, and The Mark Pit all received

"0 Citation" inspections.

This did not occur by "accident"! It was part of Knife River's 2007-08 plans to be "World Class". LAW Seminars were held in Bismarck, ND and St. Cloud, MN the first two weeks in March followed by scheduled seminars for their subsidiary companies' Managers, Supervisors and Quarrymen throughout the remainder of 2007 through 2008.

Armed with their knowledge of the LAW learned from the March Training, Greg Leidenfrost and Adam Bialke led these four professional crews to peak readiness for "warm weather production". The results are obvious! With the Plants safe, predictable production and higher profits emerge without a Quarry Person injured for the Spring/Summer business period.

These are the Quarrymen who made it happen!



   Dan Warner & Stuart Larson              Greg Leidenfrost, Tom Cheney

                 Mark Pit                                 John Lyon & John Eich.

                                                            Naaktgeboren Pit



     Leo Plumski, Jeremy Lyon                               Greg Hyatt

          & Jeremy Rozeski                                         Stark Pit

        Rockville Quarry 3 Pit





                                     Joe Bates & Justin Luberts

                                              Ernie Toth Pit

   $afepro and the Industry congratulate Knife River Corp. North Central Div. for setting a realistic goal for all of our firms to follow. In this period of inequitable enforcement of the LAW, these people have proven that "doing the right thing is the right thing to do"!

You must have the same access to the LAW as the MSHA inspector!

Order today at E Manual + Bonus Case Law

Otherwise you are starting your inspections with a disadvantage!

Hanson Fayette County Site has "0 Citation Inspection"

The "0 Citation" 1st Shift Crew

"Frank

As you know Jess Blamey transferred from England to the United States one year ago. He attended the October 2006 Savannah Institute and returned armed with the knowledge that he will need for