Quarry Rock Splitter how-to

How to Read Stone Grain Before Splitting

Grain decides clean splits.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Grain decides clean splits. In short: look; look; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Look for rift.

  2. Look for grain lines.

  3. Check for flaws.

  4. Plan along the rift.

  5. Mark lines.

  6. Test small.

Safety reminders for quarry rock splitters

  • Control silica dust
  • Wear PPE
  • Rig blocks safely
  • Follow MSHA rules

MSHA · Part 46/48 training · Ground control · Pre-shift exam · Self-rescuer · Dimension stone: see the full quarry rock splitter glossary.

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