mine safety and health
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
2025 mine fatalities exceed last year’s total
After the government shutdown ended, the Mine Safety & Health Administration logged several mining fatalities from October and November. Keep Reading
MSHA information center emerges through new government program
The new MSHA Information Hub aims to provide miners and operators with clearer guidance on safety standards and regulatory compliance. Keep Reading
Twelfth 2025 mining fatality reported
The mining industry completed the month of April without a single fatal incident. Unfortunately, a miner was killed in an accident on the first day of May. The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) indicates that the 12th mining fatality… Keep Reading
MSHA adds deputy assistant secretary for policy
McHugh Jim McHugh was appointed deputy assistant secretary for policy at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Prior to the appointment, McHugh was an attorney specializing in mining law and civil litigation. Throughout his legal career, he has represented… Keep Reading
Remembering Mike Heenan, a mining industry advocate
The mining community lost a great friend and advocate this month with the passing of Mike Heenan, a longtime Pit & Quarry columnist who was a preeminent authority on mine safety law. Keep Reading
MSHA delaying enforcement of silica rule for coal
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is putting off enforcement of its respirable crystalline silica rule for the coal industry by four months. Keep Reading
