2023 Conference Updates Coming Soon
The schedule on this page is for the 2019 conference and is shown for reference. Information for 2023 will be posted as soon as it is available.
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7:45–8:00 a.m. | Welcome, Joe Flick, Penn State |
8:00–8:30 | Scuttling the HMS Annapolis, Ron Woolf, Pacific Blasting & Demolition, LTD |
8:30–9:00 | How Technology has Changed Blasting, Janeen Smith, J. Smith & Associates |
9:00–9:30 | Blast Complaints in Proper Perspective, Keith Pucalik, Vibra-Tech Engineers, Inc. |
9:30–10:00 | Bulk Truck Fire on the Bench, Kurt Oakes, Peabody Energy |
10:00–10:30 | Break – Presidents Hall and 1st Floor Break Area |
10:30–11:00 | Differential Energy Emulsion Technology, Joseph Nawrocki, Dyno Nobel |
11:00–11:30 | Data Analytics and Better Blast Reporting, Mathew Slezak, RESPEC |
11:30–noon | New Priming Techniques to Improve Fragmentation, Casting, Digging Rates and Plant Throughput, R. Frank Chiappetta, Blasting Analysis International, Inc. |
12:00–1:30 p.m. | LUNCH – Deans Hall and Senate Suites |
1:30–2:00 | ISEE’s Public Education and Public Relations, Nathan Rouse, RESPEC |
2:00–2:30 | Effective and Efficient Communication Throughout the Drill and Blast Process, James Buchanan, Kemex, LLC |
2:30–3:00 | The Once in a Lifetime Project, Chris Monger, Valley Rock |
3:00–3:30 | BREAK – Presidents Hall |
3:30–4:00 | Drill and Blast Improvement Project Using Photogrammetry, GPS and Drill Navigation System, Tamara Wiseman, R. A. McClure, Inc. |
4:00–4:30 | Quake, Quarry or Quack, Keith Best, Sauls Seismic |
4:30–5:00 | Effects of Aggregate Production Blasting on an Adjacent 42” Pipeline, Bryan Smith, Luck Stone, and John Babcock, Deep Earth Logic |
5:00–6:00 | RECEPTION – Presidents Hall |
Time | Event |
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10:30–11:30 a.m. | V-Cut Design Efficiency, Mark Acree, Orica |
11:30–noon | Automatic Drill Systems, Steve McIntyre, Fletcher |
12:00–1:30 p.m. | LUNCH – Presidents Hall and Senate Suites |
1:30–2:00 | EZ Shot, Scott Lambert, Dyno Nobel |
2:00–2:30 | Modified Seed Waveform Analysis for an Underground Mining Operation, Douglas Rudenko and Brian Warner, Vibra-Tech Engineers, Inc. |
2:30–3:00 | Bulk Emulsion Underground, Tom Leach, Austin Powder Company |
Time | Event |
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10:30–11:15 a.m. | Basic Drill Principles and Costing, Jeff Skovira, Keystone Drill Services |
11:15–noon | Applying Technology in Drilling, Joey Accardo, Epiroc |
Time | Event |
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8:00–8:30 a.m. | Legislative/Regulatory Update Affecting Blasting Safety, Adele Abrams, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams |
8:30–9:00 | Explosives Detection, Recovery and Disposal, Bob McClure, R. A. McClure, Inc. |
9:00–9:30 | Challenges Related to Near-Field Blasting between Critical Interstate and Railroad Infrastructure, David Larner, Vibra-Tech Engineers, Inc. |
9:30–10:00 | Safety and Security in the Explosives Industry, Debra Satkowiak, Institute of Makers of Explosives |
10:00–10:30 | BREAK – Presidents Hall |
10:30–11:00 | Ownership and Operating Costs: A Key Component of Mining Engineering, Drew Drebitko, C. S. Garber & Sons, Inc. |
11:00–11:30 | Fly Rock, Jay Elkin, Wampum Hardware Co. |
11:30–noon | 50 Years (What a Ride!), James Rhodes, Wampum Hardware Co. |
12:00–12:30 p.m. | CLOSING SESSION – Presidents Hall 1 |
Time | Event |
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8:30–10:00 a.m. | Math and Blasting Calculations; Andrew Bernd and Bill Necker, Maurer & Scott; Keith Pucalik, Vibra-Tech Engineers, Inc.
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While reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the advertised package, Penn State Conferences reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or seminar content.