Safety
MSHA summit focuses on fatal accidents
MSHA held a special summit with stakeholders, where it examined a recent uptick in fatal accidents. It provided more detailed information on the 19 deaths at metal and nonmetal mines that occurred since 2013 at crushed stone, sand and gravel,… Keep Reading
MSHA issues 2013 preliminary mine safety data
MSHA released preliminary mine safety data for calendar year 2013. Although the overall injury rate improved compared with 2012 figures, fatality rates increased, driven by a high number of mining deaths in the 4th quarter of 2013 when 15 miners… Keep Reading
Fatigue management
Attention to detail, including managing fatigue, goes a long way in reducing hazards at aggregate operations. Operator fatigue creates a host of potential problems for an aggregates operation. From safety concerns to lost production, the effects can be damaging, so… Keep Reading
Safety first
We offer several tips for safely operating and maintaining excavators and other mobile equipment. Whether it’s an older excavator or one of the new, high-tech, Tier 4 models, operating a large piece of equipment at a crushed-stone or sand-and-gravel operation… Keep Reading
MSHA releases December impact inspection results
MSHA says it issued 135 citations, 24 orders and one safeguard during special impact inspections conducted at 11 coal mines and two metal and nonmetal mines in December. The monthly inspections, which began in force in April 2010, involve mines… Keep Reading
VISTA receives award for training excellence
VISTA Training Inc.--a provider of training solutions for those involved in earthmoving, excavating and mining applications--received a Gold Award for Blended Learning from the Canadian Society for Training & Development (CSTD). VISTA was recognized for its TruckLogic training curriculum, which… Keep Reading
Risk realization
People have a tendency to become complacent and overlook risky situations over time. Why do injuries and fatalities occur in the workplace? Or, perhaps a better question would be, why do the same injuries and fatalities continue to occur? When… Keep Reading
An eye on safety
The human eye is a complex and intricate organ that provides us with the invaluable sense of sight. Commonly referred to as our windows to the world, eyes allow us to take in the majority of information we obtain about the… Keep Reading
Boart Longyear receives award for safety
Boart Longyear is the recipient of this year’s David Barr Award from the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC). The company, a provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies, was recognized… Keep Reading
