Mine Safety and Health Administration
IME publication addresses manufacturing safety for explosives, blasting agents
The Institute of Makers of Explosives’ (IME) newest safety library publication is now available. Keep Reading
Where mining fatalities stand as 2023 nears finish line
The U.S. mining industry is up to 38 fatalities on the year, with the last reported fatal accident taking place in mid-November. Keep Reading
Where MSHA and the industry are right now
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez take stock of 2023 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments and what may be ahead in 2024. Keep Reading
Operating safely when there is no MSHA standard
When a new technology is introduced, it is tempting to assume that all of the new associated risks will be identified and addressed. This, however, is not always the case. Keep Reading
MSHA: Fatal accidents up to 14 on year
The latest Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) information shows that five more miners died in accidents in March. Keep Reading
MSHA resumes practice of monthly impact inspections
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) halted its monthly impact inspections in 2020, but the agency resurrected the practice that was long commonplace at the start of this year. Keep Reading
Train derailments spur health notice from MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a health and safety alert in the wake of recent train derailments and chemical spills, including several incidents on mine sites. Keep Reading
MSHA: Seven fatal accidents through first six weeks of 2023
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says three miners were electrocuted in two incidents that occurred in an 11-day span. Keep Reading
