mine safety and health
How technology and training are shaping mine safety efforts
Industry leaders discussed equipment innovation, workforce onboarding and the importance of safety culture during last month’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
Assessing the cost of ‘just this once’
Steve Fuller explains why shortcuts can still lead to catastrophic consequences. Keep Reading
MSHA renews alliance with AEM
The alliance ensures manufacturers and contractors have access to information, guidance and training resources designed to protect the health and safety of miners. Keep Reading
Analyzing MSHA’s evolving enforcement posture – and more
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran breaks down MSHA enforcement trends, silica rule uncertainty and what’s ahead for MSHA. Keep Reading
MSHA reports all-time low injury rate for 2025
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that injury rates fell to an all-time low of 1.74 per 200,000 hours worked last year. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities climb with March-April spike
After a February lull, MSHA reports indicate that six miners have died in a five-week span. Keep Reading
MSHA reports two mining fatalities in January
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says the incidents took place early in the month – and at cement plants. Keep Reading
Closing the gap on guarding
Steve Fuller takes an honest look at what the Mine Safety & Health Administration cites the most and what actually impacts the safety of pit and quarry teams. Keep Reading
MSHA: Industry finishes 2025 with 33 miner fatalities
The total is seven more than the previous year, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
