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Three of the 16 fatalities the Mine Safety & Health Administration recorded through the end of July were classified as powered haulage. Photo: P&Q Staff

How to effectively utilize the MSHA close-out conference

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Ogletree Deakins leaders present strategies to make the most out of these. Keep Reading

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Prioritizing conveyor safety, training and parts replacement

Martin Engineering’s Jerad Heitzler presents a healthy list of action items for mine operators to consider as they prepare for the upcoming winter months. Keep Reading

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Brookwood-Sago grants awarded to seven organizations

The University of Arizona, Penn State University and West Virginia University are among the grant recipients this year. Keep Reading

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Mining fatalities skyrocket in August, September

The Mine Safety & Health Administration reports 13 fatal accidents happened across the two months. Keep Reading

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Knowing your rights under the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act

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Mine operators and managers have rights, too, and it is essential they know what they are before the Mine Safety & Health Administration arrives. Keep Reading

NSSGA honors California congressman with Rock Star Award

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recognized Rep. Salud Carbajal with a special honor at this week’s Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's illumination standard at 30 C.F.R. §56.17001. That standard requires “illumination sufficient to provide safe working conditions [that] shall be provided in and on all surface structures, paths, walkways, stairways, switch panels, loading and dumping sites, and work areas.” Photo: ictor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Shedding light on MSHA’s illumination standard

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Given the subjective nature of this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standard, mine personnel sometimes feel inspectors make things up as they go. Keep Reading

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Mining industry trending toward all-time low for fatalities

Mine Safety & Health Administration data shows the industry is on pace to set a record-low mark in 2024 for mining fatalities. Keep Reading

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MSHA grants available to promote mine safety, training

The U.S. Department of Labor will distribute up to $1 million in funding to support the delivery of mine education and training. Keep Reading

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