2025 Underground Stone Safety Seminar

Join Us at the 2025 Underground

Stone Safety Seminar

Click Here To Register For The Meeting     Click Here Become an Exhibitor / Sponsors

 

Join us at the Louisville Marriott East on Tuesday, December 9, and Wednesday, December 10 for this must-attend event in the underground stone industry! With 250+ attendees from over 20 states representing 70+ companies, this seminar is your chance to learn from experts, explore the latest safety innovations, and network with industry leaders.

Kick off the conference on Tuesday afternoon for our early bird session before joining us for our welcoming reception in the exhibit area—perfect for connecting with peers and discovering new equipment and trends. On Wednesday, dive into engaging presentations and interactive sessions, enjoy lunch with fellow professionals, and wrap up the day with door prizes and plenty of networking opportunities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, strengthen connections, and stay ahead in underground stone safety!

 

Itinrary: 

Tuesday, December 9:

• Registration opens at 3:00 p.m.

• Afternoon general session: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

• Welcome Reception immediately following in the exhibit area – a perfect opportunity to network with industry professionals and explore the latest trends, equipment, and safety advancements.

Wednesday, December 10:

• Registration opens at 7:00 a.m.

• General session: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., followed by lunch

• Afternoon session: Final presentations

• Conference concludes with door prizes around 4:00 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and stay ahead in underground stone safety!

 

 

How to Register as an Attendee for the Conference

Click Here To Register For The Meeting

• Early Bird Registration: $325 – Ends Monday, September 15

• Regular Registration: $375 – Begins Tuesday, September 16

To help us prepare for the conference, online registration will close on Friday, November 22.

What’s Included:

• Reception, breakfast, and lunch on Day 2

• All meeting materials

• 10 Professional Development Hours (PDH) available for seminar attendees that will be emailed to attendees on December 12, 2025.

 

 

How to Become an Exhibitor / Sponsor 

Click Here Become an Exhibitor / Sponsors

Important Registration & Cancellation Information

To help us properly prepare for the conference, online registration will close on Wednesday, November 13.

(Please click the Exhibitor/Sponsorship link to view what is included.)

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted to the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association office at least 3 business days prior to the start of the conference.

 

 

Hotel Reservations – Louisville Marriott East

A block of rooms has been reserved for Tuesday, December 9, and Wednesday, December 10 at the Louisville Marriott East. The room rate is $154 per night, plus tax.

Please note: The hotel room block closes on Monday, November 17. We encourage you to book early to secure your accommodations, as availability is limited and the block is expected to fill quickly.

Book Your Room Here

 

 

Important Dates:

Monday, September 15 - Early Bird (Discounted) Registration Ends

Tuesday, September 16 - Regular Registration Begins

Wednesday, November 12 - Deadline to be an Exhibitor

Sponsorship deadlines vary by level, so be sure to check yours for the exact date.

Friday, November 14 - Deadline to receive the discounted room rate.

Friday, November 21 - Deadline to register as an attendee for the conference.

 

Agenda

December   9	Speaker	Topic/Title
4:00 PM	Nick Rodgers (Kentucky Crushed Stone Association)	Welcome and Opening Comments
4:10 PM	Emily Hargrove (NSSGA)	NSSGA Update
4:45 PM	Break	Break
5:00 PM	Greg Coker	Leadership & Management / Safety
6:00 PM	Reception with Exhibitors	Close
7:00 PM	Reception ends
December   10	Speaker	Topic/Title
8:00 AM	Nick Rodgers (Kentucky Crushed Stone Association)	Welcome and Opening
8:10 AM	MSHA (Invited)	MSHA Health and Safety Update
8:40 AM	Dave or Chris Newman (Appalachian Mining & Engineering)	Best Practices for Inter-Level Underground Declines and Shaft
9:10 AM	Todd Elswick or Jordan Elswick	Practical Solutions for Airflow and Dust Control - Paul's Fan Jackie Estep Sales and Marketing Manager
9:45 AM	Dr. Zach Agioutantis, UK	Stability Mapping Platform for Stone Pillar Analysis
10:15 AM	Dr. Josh Calnan & Grad Student, UK Mining Engineering	UK's Explosive Research Team Update & Underground Optimization (Machine learning to predict the          impact of various blasting inputs on fragmentation
10:45 AM	Cade Spurlock & Gable Rath UK College of Mining               Engineering	Parameterizing Drone Flight Paths in Underground Mines
11:05 AM	Break
11:15 AM	Austin Powder Company	Drilling and Blasting
12:00 PM	LUNCH	LUNCH
1:00 PM	Flood Panel	Flood Panel - Risk Management For Mine Flooding
2:00 AM	BREAK	BREAK
2:10 PM	Nino S Ripepi, Associate Professor, Department of Mining     & Minerals Engineering, Director, Virginia Center for Coal         & Energy Research, Virginia Tech	Fundamentals of Stone Pillar Mechanics
2:35 PM	Brent Slaker, RESPEC	Multilevel Mining and Developing
3:00 AM	Taghi Sherizadeh, Missouri S&T & Sam Nowak, Optirock	Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) for ground movement monitoring
3:30 AM	Ryan Burkholder, Caterpilla	Cat Detect, Tracking, Driver Safety Systems (DSS), and Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS)
4:05 PM	Door Prize Drawing	Adjourn

 

Exhibit Layout

Registered Exhibitors

Booth 1 - J.H. Fletcher & Co.

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Booth 3 - 

Booth 4 - Seiler Instrument Geospatial

Booth 5 - Starta Worldwide

Booth 6 - Sandvik

Booth 7 - Respec

Booth 8 - Thaman Rubber Co.

Booths 9 - Victaulic

Booth 10 -

Booth 11 - 

Booth 12 - 

Booth 13 - 

Booth 14 - 

Booth 15 - 

Booth 16 - 

Booth 17 - 

Booth 18 - 

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Booth 22 - 

Booth 23 - 

Booth 24 - Arrow Electric

Booth 25 - Belt Tech Industrial

Booth 26 - Shaw Equipment

Booth 27 - McCoy Construction & Forestry 

Booth 28 - Antraquip Corporation

Booth 29 - RUDD Equipment Company

Booth 30 - 

Booth 31 - 

Booth 32 - CMC 

Booth 33 - 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS