Mine Safety & Health Administration
Agencies jointly pursuing solutions on silica
The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health and the Mine Safety & Health Administration formed a working group to safeguard the health of mine workers regarding exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities drop to record low in 2019
This marks the fifth year in the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30. Keep Reading
Putting safety around crushers front and center
A closer look at modern crusher hydraulic systems illustrates how operation and productivity are affected. Keep Reading
Overcoming common slip, trip and fall hazards
Check out these proactive measures, based on National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health research, to help your operation avoid serious incidents. Keep Reading
Elevating safety around conveying equipment
Douglas Manufacturing’s Paul Ross, a veteran conveyor component supplier, shares his experience working with aggregate producers around conveyor systems. Keep Reading
A year of twists and turns with MSHA
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez reflect on the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) key 2019 developments. Keep Reading
What keeps aggregate producers up at night?
Producers reveal their largest 2019 concerns, including employee retention, hiring, Mine Safety & Health Administration compliance and more. Keep Reading
NSSGA compiles 5,000 seat belt safety pledges
The pledges were presented to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's David Zatezalo during a joint visit to support a seat belt safety campaign. Keep Reading
US mines do not meet POV criteria for fifth consecutive year
None of the nation's 13,000-plus mining operations met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations (POV) for the fifth consecutive year. Keep Reading
