mine safety and health
Mine fatalities trending in wrong direction to start 2022
The year is only six weeks old, but information on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s website indicates that six mine fatalities have already occurred in 2022. Keep Reading
Addressing ‘flaws’ in the Mine Act
A retired mine safety and health lawyer recently published a legal thriller that underscores dangerous, real-world defects impacting the mining industry. Keep Reading
Supreme Court ruling blocks OSHA vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court ruling on the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccine mandate notes that the virus is not an occupational hazard in most workplaces. Keep Reading
What’s next for MSHA’s mobile equipment safety rule?
The U.S. Department of Labor is holding a public hearing on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s proposed rule to improve safe use of mobile, powered-haulage mining equipment. Keep Reading
Biden chooses nominee to lead MSHA
President Biden finally selected a nominee who will head the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). His name is Chris Williamson. Keep Reading
Grants awarded for mine safety education, training
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded Brookwood-Sago grants to 13 recipients for training and education in mine safety. Keep Reading
Fatal mine accidents approaching recent annual highs
Mining fatalities this year are already approaching 2020’s total, and the year is only three-quarters complete. Keep Reading
Summer accident surge alarming to MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that six fatal accidents occurred between July 21 and Aug. 11. The agency responded with a number of best safety practices producers should follow. Keep Reading
Producers excluded from COVID-19 emergency temporary standard
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association commended the Department of Labor on its exclusion of the aggregate industry in a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard. Keep Reading
