mine fatalities
MSHA: Fatal mining accidents up early this year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has already reported more than three times the number of mining fatalities than it did versus this same juncture in 2024. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities up to start 2025
Five miners died in January accidents according to reports available on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s website. Keep Reading
![Says MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson: “It’s critically important at MSHA – especially on the enforcement side – that you’re always bringing in new inspectors [and] that you’re always backfilling people when they leave.” Photo: MSHA](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/christopher-williamson-736-122124-300x153.jpg)
Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary
Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. 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
Mine fatalities near all-time low as 2024 approaches finish
Although accidents continue to happen, the mining industry is having one of its best safety years since fatalities data was originally recorded. 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
Three May fatalities add to mining’s 2024 total
With seven mining fatalities on the year, the industry continues to pace far below last year’s fatal accident rate. Keep Reading
Fatalities down sharply so far this year
Through April 10, there have been three recorded mine fatalities – an 80 percent decrease from a year earlier when there were 15 fatalities year to date. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities down significantly to start 2024
The total number of 2024 mining fatalities currently stands at three, with no fatal accidents happening industrywide in February. Keep Reading
