What are “Aggregates & Industrial Minerals”?

“Aggregates” are materials consisting of sand and gravel, crushed stone and slag. The single largest market for aggregates is road and street construction, including base and asphalt paving for highways, parking lots and other pavements. One mile of a typical four-lane interstate highway with aggregate base requires about 38,000 tons.

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Education, Training & Jobs!

MACC Tech stands for “Mining, Asphalt, Concrete & Construction Technology”. The program serves to prepare junior and senior high school students for an exciting and great paying career in the construction industry. High School graduates with a MACC Tech Credential will be prepared for immediate employment in all the associated career paths.

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Environmental Stewardship          

OAIMA members place a strong emphasis on protecting Ohio’s valuable natural resources. Producers do this in a number of ways. Aggregate producers’ landscape with trees, shrubs and grasses to control erosion, as well as provide natural screens and buffers and other features to beautify the  area.  OAIMA members take great pride in leaving a lasting, useful and beautiful legacy for generations to enjoy.

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Safety Is Number 1!         

The safety and welfare of our members is, and always has been our number one priority. OAIMA members work closely with federal and state agencies to ensure our workers understand and comply with all health and safety regulations. All new mine workers must complete 40 hours of rigorous training before starting work.  Additionally, workers will complete 8 hours of refresher training annually. 

OAIMA supports safety by providing health and safety updates, training and support to our members and has a very active Safety Committee.