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MSHA issues 147 citations in April impact inspections

MSHA says federal inspectors issued 147 citations and 15 orders in April during special impact inspections of 12 coal mines and four metal and nonmetal mines. Mines subject to monthly inspections merit increased attention and enforcement because of poor compliance… Keep Reading

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MSHA to conduct on-site discussions to help prevent fatalities

MSHA says it will conduct on-site safety discussions with miners and mine operators across the country in an effort to halt fatal mining accidents. Twenty miners -- including six supervisors – died in metal and nonmetal mining accidents since October… Keep Reading

Safety leadership

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Aggregate site superintendents can coach supervisors and managers into promoting better safety practices. From the senior-most level to the front lines, people in the mining industry share a great value for safety. Despite this common ground, safety results don’t always… Keep Reading

Accident and injury reports

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MSHA is under pressure to audit mine operator reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. The inspector general of the U.S. Department of Labor issued a report in March that notes while MSHA has taken steps to detect and deter underreporting,… Keep Reading

Mining accident in Turkey the country’s worst

At least 238 miners were killed in a May 13 fire in a coal mine located in Soma, Turkey, Bloomberg News reports. Despite methane gas and fire, rescuers are trying to save about 120 miners believed to be trapped underground,… Keep Reading

OneMine online library 
offers millions of searchable pages

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) says OneMine now offers more than 1.8 million searchable pages of mining-related material to the public. SME says the online library, which it established in 2008, is a collaborative effort among multiple… Keep Reading

Miners’ rights to representation

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The signature box on MSHA’s Representative of Miners Designation Form reads as follows: “I certify that I have been designated as representative by at least two miners who work at the mine. A copy of this form has been delivered… Keep Reading

MSHA issues 2013 preliminary mine safety data

MSHA released preliminary mine safety data for calendar year 2013. Although the overall injury rate improved compared with 2012 figures, fatality rates increased, driven by a high number of mining deaths in the 4th quarter of 2013 when 15 miners… Keep Reading

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 Preview – If It’s New, It’s Here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7A7SWdRCaM ConExpo-Con/Agg will represent an immense unveiling of all the newest equipment, technology and product breakthrough in construction. From earthshaking big iron to groundbreaking innovations, it's all assembled in one place to help you work smarter. ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 -- If it's new,… Keep Reading

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