There are 1.6 million miles of gravel roads in the United States — that’s over a quarter of all the roads in the country. When maintained properly, unpaved roads can be a much better alternative to their more costly paved counterparts.
Coal Spontaneously Combusts, War Breaks Out: A Look at the Sinking of the USS Maine
When the USS Maine, an American battleship docked in the Havana harbor, suddenly exploded on February 15, 1898, taking more than 250 lives, Americans were outraged. The immediate report blamed an underwater Spanish mine, provoking public outcry against Spain — which many used to justify the Spanish-American War. Fast-forward to the 1970s, where subsequent investigations revealed that the explosion was …
Blowing Coal Dust Raises Alarm in Campbell County, WY
The dust from a local coal mine is forcing citizens of Campbell County, Wyoming to think twice before leaving their homes on windy days. Midwest’s line of dust control products could make situations like this a thing of the past.
Construction Dust Should Never Cause a Hospital Trip
Construction dust from a local wind farm sent an Ontario family to the emergency room. That should never happen — Midwest’s products protect families and keep dust on the ground.
Coal Ash Affects Residents, Inmates in LaBelle, PA
Fugitive dust has tainted the relationship between a coal waste disposal contractor and a nearby Pennsylvania town’s residents — a situation that could have been avoided altogether through the use of Midwest Industrial Supply’s products and services.