Morton Salt Mine Head Frame – Ohio
Painesville, OH

Morton Salt Mine Head Frame - Ohio

Walters Group, in collaboration with Hatch, embarked on a critical project to design and build a headframe for K+S Morton Salt at their Fairport Mine in Ohio. This multifaceted venture involved supplying, fabricating, applying a 3-coat paint system to structural steel, and installing the headframe within a tight 5-week shutdown window.

Status
Completed
Client
K + S Morton Salt Inc.
Owner
K+S Morton Salt Inc.
Partner(s)
Hatch Ltd.
Structural engineer
WSP
Construction manager
Colliers International
Our Role

Walters Group handled the design, fabrication, and precise application of a meticulous 3-coat paint system on structural steel. Our dedication extended to ensuring the seamless installation of the headframe within the challenging 5-week shutdown period at the Fairport Mine in Ohio.

Overcoming Challenges

In the demanding 5-week shutdown period, aligning all components for completion was challenging. However, through meticulous planning, efficient coordination, and unwavering dedication, we successfully overcame these challenges, ensuring the timely completion of the headframe installation.

Location
570 Headlands Rd, Painesville, OH 44077, United States
Awards
IMPACT Project of the Year
Industrial/Rigging/Machinery Moving Category above 5,000 person-hours
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