mine safety
MSHA awards mine safety, health grants
More than $10.5 million in state grant funding will be used to support health and safety training throughout the country. 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
MSHA: No mines in U.S. have pattern of violations
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) found that none of the 12,000 mine operations in the U.S. met the criteria for patterns of violations for the seventh consecutive year. Keep Reading
Addressing fatigue in the mining workforce
Shift work schedules can increase the likelihood of fatigue on the job. Implementing a fatigue risk management system is a proven way to combat fatigue within the mining workforce. Keep Reading
The aggregate industry braces for regulatory change (Part 2)
P&Q’s 2021 Roundtable presented a forum to discuss the greatest shifts – or lack thereof – in the Mine Safety & Health Administration since the onset of the Biden administration. 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
2021 fatal accident spike could become a ‘defining’ moment
A significant increase in mining fatalities in 2021 could prompt action from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain. Keep Reading
Digging deeper into Caterpillar’s MINExpo plans
Caterpillar has big plans for MINExpo 2021, with solutions in drilling and site safety to be exhibited in Las Vegas. Keep Reading
Xylem to emphasize water management at MINExpo
Xylem, a global water technology company, will showcase its mining solutions portfolio at MINExpo this year. Keep Reading