Safety
MSHA discrimination complaints reach record high in 2014
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) filed 49 discrimination complaints, which is more than any other year. The complaints, filed with FMSHRC, involved allegations of discrimination made by miners in the form of… Keep Reading
Griesemer named NSSGA Safety and Health Pro of 2014
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Louis Griesemer as its James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of 2014. The award recognizes an individual for substantial contributions and commitment to safe operating practices within his company and… Keep Reading
SME releases Mine Rescue Manual
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration released a mining manual titled, “Mine Rescue Manual: A Comprehensive Guide for Mine Rescue Team Members.” The manual was prepared and tested at the Colorado School of Mines and is designed to “help… Keep Reading
Changing up education practices
Pete Lien & Sons removes its employees from the classroom and brings safety training directly to them. Are eight hours of classroom safety training in one sitting truly effective? That’s the question leaders at Pete Lien & Sons discussed the… Keep Reading
NSSGA to discuss how to mitigate fatigue risk during webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is hosting a webinar Monday, Jan. 15 on mitigating fatigue risk. The one-hour webinar begins at 1 p.m. EST. Anyone interested can sign up for the webinar here. According to NSSGA, nearly… Keep Reading
NSSGA offering noise, dust workshop at AGG1
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Noise and Dust Workshop will co-locate with the 2015 AGG1 Academy & Expo. According to NSSGA, the workshop will begin March 19 – the last day of AGG1 – and run through March 21.… Keep Reading
CalCIMA reveals 2014 safety and member award winners
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) revealed the winners of its 2014 safety and member recognition awards at its education conference in San Diego. The award honors companies, plants and individuals for working to enhance workplace safety and… Keep Reading
The pattern of violations game
An order from William Moran, a Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission judge, dismissing MSHA’s pattern of violations (POV) charges against Brody Mining contains some rather interesting language. “Imagine, if you will, a contest of any sort,” Moran writes.… Keep Reading
Equipment focus: Talking tread
A conversation with mining tire experts on tire performance, technology advancements and safety developments. Tire pressure monitoring. Durability. Selection. Safety. These are just a few topics Pit & Quarry recently discussed with Roger P. Best, manager of Bridgestone Commercial Solutions’… Keep Reading
