MSHA
MSHA to award $1M in grants toward mine safety
The U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will be awarding up to $1 million in grants for mine education and training programs. Keep Reading
Uncovering significant and substantial violations
Before the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) can issue an unwarrantable failure citation, the violation must be significant and substantial. Keep Reading
MSHA: Avoid working alone and in restricted areas
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) shared some best safety practices following the deaths of two miners in a 24-hour span. Keep Reading
Legal counsel in accident investigations
All fatalities at a mine must be reported, even if due to natural causes or non-mine events. Keep Reading
Workplace exams rule to be implemented despite opposition
The Mine Safety & Health Administration issued a final rule for workplace examinations that will go into effect this spring despite opposition from the mining industry. Keep Reading
Thanks, Mike
Mike Heenan is moving toward semi-retirement, so taking over the column are his very able colleagues Margo Lopez and William Doran. Keep Reading
US mining deaths reach historic low in 2016
Data from the U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) indicates that mining deaths in the U.S. reached a new low in 2016. Keep Reading
Industry awaits next MSHA chief, policy changes
With 2016 in the past, the industry turns its attention to a new year and the many policy developments the incoming Trump administration is expected to bring. Keep Reading
MSHA to host mine emergency response event
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will host an event Jan. 5 on emergency response capabilities. Keep Reading
