inspections
What’s next for MSHA amid government dismantlement
The current downsizing of the federal government bears watching, but mine operators should continue with their efforts to maintain safe workplaces. Keep Reading
How to handle mine inspector misconduct
Most mine inspectors with the Mine Safety & Health Administration do act professionally on mine sites, but there are exceptions. Keep Reading
6 tips to prolong the life of your coarse material washer
Get more life out of coarse material washers by implementing these essential maintenance steps. Keep Reading
Keys to ensuring a safe spring start-up
With conditions in early spring always changing, operators must be aware of their surroundings and craft an adequate plan for washing and classifying equipment. Keep Reading
How subtle shifts in MSHA practice are having a big impact
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is gradually changing. These changes aren't the kind announced in a press release or presented in a stakeholder meeting, though, so operators must remain wary. Keep Reading
Daily wheel loader inspections essential to safe workdays
There are a number of considerations operators should make to not only maximize the uptime of a wheel loader, but improve productivity, extend service life and stay safe. Keep Reading
Eight practices to keep screens up and running
Good preventive maintenance practices are a must for longer-lasting screens and reliable performance. Here are several that make for a solid maintenance program. Keep Reading
MSHA releases March impact inspection results
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued 188 citations and two orders during its special impact inspections in March. The inspections were conducted at 13 coal mines and seven metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA’s special… Keep Reading
MSHA releases January impact inspection results
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced federal inspectors issued 176 citations, eight orders and one safeguard during special impact inspections conducted at 13 coal mines and three metal and nonmetal mines in January. The… Keep Reading
