inspections
MSHA begins inspections for high-fatality occupations
In a stakeholder conference on Friday, MSHA administrator Joseph Main announced that MSHA will begin inspections for high fatality mining occupations, including truck drivers, supervisors and contractors on Feb. 2, says the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP). These occupations… Keep Reading
MSHA reports August impact inspection results
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that during its August special impact inspections, 131 citations and 11 orders were issued at 12 coal mines. Mines subject to these inspections receive extra attention from MSHA… Keep Reading
United Rentals Inc.
Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of more than 900 rental locations in 48 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Its diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities,… Keep Reading
Practicing what you preach
MSHA inspectors are finding fewer hazards at Conmat Inc., and the hazards they are finding are less severe than the ones they used to come across at the operation's limestone quarries in northwest Illinois. So what's making the difference? It's… Keep Reading
MSHA announces results of impact inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that federal inspectors issued 335 citations, orders and safeguards during special impact inspections conducted at eight coal mines and four metal/nonmetal mines in April. The coal mines were… Keep Reading
