Safety
MSHA to explore workplace exams, diesel exhaust monitoring
MSHA plans to hold a public hearing July 19 in Salt Lake City, where the agency will address its proposed rule addressing workplace exams. Keep Reading
The future of mine safety
The industry continues to move toward the zero-fatality mark following decades of great progress in mine safety. Keep Reading
MSHA’s expanded workplace examinations
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) announced a proposed regulation to amend workplace examination requirements. Keep Reading
States to receive mine safety training funds
Forty-seven states will receive a total of $8.4 million to support safety and health training courses to reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses. Keep Reading
MSHA announces May impact inspections results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 89 citations during special impact inspections in May. Keep Reading
Video trains operators on Cat K Series loaders
Caterpillar produced a training video for operators of Cat K Series large wheel loaders. Keep Reading
Smart technology in future operations
How will the industry evolve with smart technology over the next 100 years? McLanahan’s Mark Krause offers a few projections. Keep Reading
Both bodies recovered at Mississippi gravel pit
The bodies of Emmitt Shorter and James “Dee” Hemphill have both been recovered at the Green Brothers Gravel Co. Inc.’s Harmony Mine & Mill in Crystal Springs, Miss. Keep Reading
MSHA provides new details on trapped-miners incident
The Mine Safety & Health Administration adds details on the recovery efforts at Green Brothers Gravel Co. Inc.'s Harmony Mine and Mill. Keep Reading
