MSHA
MSHA: 2023 mining fatalities already up to 10
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that three more mining fatalities happened in February while a fourth occurred on the first day of March. Keep Reading
Train derailments spur health notice from MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a health and safety alert in the wake of recent train derailments and chemical spills, including several incidents on mine sites. Keep Reading
MSHA: Seven fatal accidents through first six weeks of 2023
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says three miners were electrocuted in two incidents that occurred in an 11-day span. Keep Reading
What operators must know about civil penalty assessments
Contesting civil penalties brought forth by the Mine Safety & Health Administration can bring about changes to the citation. Keep Reading
How hydraulics can elevate crushing safety
A closer look at hydraulic systems reveals that operational safety and productivity are greatly affected. Keep Reading
MSHA issues wake-up call on POV
A recent pattern of violation (POV) enforcement action reminds the industry that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has a strong enforcement weapon at its disposal. Keep Reading
Drilling, blasting safety a focus of upcoming seminar
The National Mine Health & Safety Academy in West Virginia is hosting a two-day educational seminar next month for a limited number of registrants. Keep Reading
MSHA reports show 29 miners died last year
Information on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) website indicates that fewer miners died in 2022 than the year before. Keep Reading
MSHA issues first POV notice since 2014
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) delivered the pattern of violations (POV) notice to a Morton Salt mine in Louisiana. Find out what it means. Keep Reading
