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Mining fatalities drop to record low in 2019

This marks the fifth year in the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30. Keep Reading

NSSGA compiles 5,000 seat belt safety pledges

The pledges were presented to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's David Zatezalo during a joint visit to support a seat belt safety campaign. Keep Reading

US mines do not meet POV criteria for fifth consecutive year

None of the nation's 13,000-plus mining operations met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations (POV) for the fifth consecutive year. Keep Reading

MSHA’s evolution through the years

Check out insights from a fall 2019 panel discussion on the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

Characterizing MSHA’s latest enforcement approach

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is nearing the completion of its second year under David Zatezalo, so how does enforcement under the new chief compare to the approaches of the last administration? Keep Reading

Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA

Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe. Keep Reading

MSHA chief to address NSSGA’s November event

David Zatezalo of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will discuss the agency's latest efforts at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading

Industry, MSHA talk business in the Midwest

Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) leaders paid a visit this month to Ohio, where industry representatives from eight states gathered to share concerns and discuss opportunities. Keep Reading

Upgraded MSHA data system to assist operators with compliance

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) completed an upgrade to its primary data system, bringing increased functionality and more intuitive navigation to this feature on the agency's website. Keep Reading

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