Joe Main
Industry awaits next MSHA chief, policy changes
With 2016 in the past, the industry turns its attention to a new year and the many policy developments the incoming Trump administration is expected to bring. Keep Reading
MSHA to host mine emergency response event
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will host an event Jan. 5 on emergency response capabilities. Keep Reading
Main looks forward, back as a new MSHA era dawns
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflected on his seven years at the agency during a teleconference with reporters. Keep Reading
National Miners Day celebrated
The Mine Safety & Health Administration and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association are recognizing National Miners Day today. Keep Reading
Miner safety and recognition
As we head into the winter months, aggregate producers must take special precautions to ensure the health and safety of their workers. Keep Reading
MSHA notes winter hazards to avoid
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a safety message to the industry as miners will soon be working in winter. Keep Reading
MSHA: Mining deaths drop to historic lows
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released data that reveals fiscal year 2016 was the safest year in mining history. Keep Reading
MSHA’s Merrifield to retire
Neal Merrifield, metal/nonmetal administrator at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), announced plans to retire. Keep Reading
MSHA issues safety alert for drill operators
The Mine Safety & Health Administration released a drill entanglement safety alert to the mining community. Keep Reading