mine safety
Martin Marietta worker death under investigation
A Martin Marietta Materials Inc. worker died recently at the company's mine in Weeping Water, Neb. Details of the worker death have not yet been released as the incident is currently under investigation. "It is with great sadness that we… Keep Reading
MSHA unveils machine guarding compliance assistance resource
MSHA introduced a new guide that will serve as a compliance assistance resource to address improperly guarded machinery. “Guarding Machinery at Metal & Nonmetal Mines” is a sequel to a compliance guide for guarding conveyor belts published in 2010. In… Keep Reading
Our too-quick-to-react society
The Penn State scandal was once again a topic of discussion this week, with the Joe Paterno statue removed from outside the football stadium and the NCAA imposing a $60 million fine on the university, among other measures, for its… Keep Reading
Mine safety bill reportedly in the works
NSSGA reports Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) is developing new mine safety legislation. An initial summary of the proposal, which has not yet been introduced, includes a number of items seen in previous mine safety bills. The items all target mine… Keep Reading
