coal mining
Eleventh 2025 mining fatality reported as first quarter ends
The Mine Safety & Health Administration last reported a fatal accident March 28. Keep Reading
How MSHA, mine safety should be reshaped in 2025
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez present a wish list for the new year related to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and mine safety overall. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities skyrocket in August, September
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reports 13 fatal accidents happened across the two months. Keep Reading
Mining industry trending toward all-time low for fatalities
Mine Safety & Health Administration data shows the industry is on pace to set a record-low mark in 2024 for mining fatalities. Keep Reading
MSHA wields POV authority with latest screening
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) conducted two pattern of violations (POV) screenings in 2023, marking the first time in the agency’s history that more than one was conducted in a single calendar year. Keep Reading
Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go
The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
How mining fatalities are trending this year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reports that 26 miners died in accidents at U.S. mining operations through the year’s first 10 months. Find out how that compares to 2021. Keep Reading
Summer accident surge alarming to MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that six fatal accidents occurred between July 21 and Aug. 11. The agency responded with a number of best safety practices producers should follow. Keep Reading
MSHA: 29 miners died in 2020
2020 marked the sixth consecutive year mining fatalities were below 30, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports. Keep Reading
