Industrial Resources - News

As we all know, many parts of the world have been infected with an unexpected and very unfortunate virus which has taken the lives of many people throughout this great country of ours. Many companies unknowingly were not prepared for this and have been unable to continue to operate their business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Industrial Resources was fortunate to be considered an essential operation by both President Trump and West Virginia’s Governor Jim Justice, allowing us to maintain a presence within the market place while abiding by the governmental mandates, requirements and recommendations throughout the past several months. 

Industrial Resources was featured in the November 2018 edition of Coal Age for our work on the refuse conveyor at Buchanan Mine, owned by Coronado Global Resources.

We want to thank Coal Age for featuring our story!

Buchanan Mine contracted with us to perform a structural inspection and evaluation of a gallery truss and the two bents supporting it.

You can read the story in its entirety below.

Industrial Resources, Inc., a full-service engineering, design, manufacturing and construction was presented an interoffice 2018 Safety Achievement Award for working 84,000 hours during a two-year period without a lost time injury. 

OSHA Safety Standards

At Industrial Resources, safety is our number one priority for our employees and clients.

Clients that use steel fabrication, steel erecting and electrical work can run into more hazards, and that’s why it’s important to follow all OSHA standards and regulations.

Three OSHA Standards are:

• HAZCOM

• Cranes & Derricks (annual inspections)

• Record keeping

Biggest Business Mistake: Why Being Complacent is Dangerous for Engineering and Steel Fabrication Firms

Being complacent is a good indication that you are confident and are exceptionally experienced in your work or task that you are completing. Although that doesn’t mean that it is always the right way to be. There are a lot of unexpected situations out in the world today and even more on job sites. There are all different types of hazards depending on the type of job site.

Whether it’d be movement of heavy equipment, exposure to electrical equipment or walking from one location to another, once you “let your guard down” and become more focused on the task you are completing rather than what is happening around you, it increases the risk of getting yourself or others hurt and maybe even killed.

Structural Inspections

A structural inspection is a neutral evaluation visually assessing the physical structure and foundation of the facility.

Structural inspections help organizations ensure that the structure of their facility does not have any defects or areas that may pose a risk later down the line. This can either be a relief or a headache depending on the findings discovered and identified during the inspection. Either way, it’s highly recommended that the condition and integrity of your structure is not compromised in any way shape or form.

Having the inspection carried out by a professional engineer will increase the likelihood of receiving the most accurate results and recommendations.

What does an on-site structural inspection consist of?  The structural inspection process is divided into 3 stages.

Production is more satisfactory when safety is involved.  Companies that focus on large steel fabrication, steel erecting and electrical work on a job, have many hazards that follow.  Here are 3 important OSHA Standards and how abiding by them will result in increased production: 

• HAZCOM

• Cranes & Derricks (Annual Inspections)

• Record keeping

Why is Safety Such an Important Aspect to Completing a Job?

Safety is more than just preventing your employees from getting hurt on the job. Safety also consists of: