mine safety
Final rule on mobile equipment emerges from MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its rule related to mobile equipment at surface mines and surface areas of underground sites. 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
Essential Minerals Association celebrates safety excellence
The organization formerly known as the Industrial Minerals Association-North America issued awards and renewed a longtime partnership at a fall meeting. Keep Reading
Five MSHA standards to watch out for
Ogletree Deakins leaders identify lesser-known Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standards that should not be overlooked. Keep Reading
Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go
The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
Reevaluating head protection on jobsites
While hard hats are the go-to headwear on jobsites, another option could provide added safety. Keep Reading
Poring over some of the latest mine fatality statistics
Through the first five months of the year, mining fatalities were on the rise despite recently being at a historically low level. Keep Reading
Poring over the latest mine safety statistics
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses developments on the mine safety front as the number of 2023 fatal accidents is already up to 21 in early June. Keep Reading
Why operators, contractors are tied together on safety
There are steps operators and contractors can take to improve safety compliance and reduce dual citations from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
