mining fatalities
MSHA reports all-time low injury rate for 2025
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that injury rates fell to an all-time low of 1.74 per 200,000 hours worked last year. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities climb with March-April spike
After a February lull, MSHA reports indicate that six miners have died in a five-week span. Keep Reading
MSHA reports two mining fatalities in January
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says the incidents took place early in the month – and at cement plants. Keep Reading
MSHA: Industry finishes 2025 with 33 miner fatalities
The total is seven more than the previous year, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. 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
Mining fatalities surpass 30 on the year
A fatal accident Aug. 30 was the 30th of 2023, and a Sept. 8 accident at a crushed stone operation pushed the industry’s annual total to 31. 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
Taking steps towards mine safety
There has been a spike of fatal accidents occurring across the mining industry. Ogleree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez discuss how operators can stay safe around machinery and powered haulage. Keep Reading
