MSHA
MSHA revises proposed civil penalties rule
According to NSSGA, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has been making substantial revisions to its proposed civil penalties rule. NSSGA and other stakeholders have expressed opposition to the rule, which has the potential to reduce operators’ options… Keep Reading
Silica safety
Understanding dust sources to support healthier work practices. Exposure to silica and other respirable dust continues to be a health hazard for workers in the aggregates industry. When tracking exposure by job classification, bag machine operators and bag stackers are… Keep Reading
Impact of MSHA penalties
A number of things can be said about MSHA penalties and the effects that penalty assessment procedures have on mine operators. Penalties are part of a company’s reputation. If an adverse event occurs that attracts media coverage, invariably a company’s… Keep Reading
Countdown to AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo: Education
There’s a lot to learn this March in Baltimore for aggregate industry managers and employees. The 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo’s in-depth educational programming is designed to provide industry professionals with practical, “real-world” knowledge they can use in their… Keep Reading
MSHA begins inspections for high-fatality occupations
In a stakeholder conference on Friday, MSHA administrator Joseph Main announced that MSHA will begin inspections for high fatality mining occupations, including truck drivers, supervisors and contractors on Feb. 2, says the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP). These occupations… Keep Reading
Laser Technology to host mining webinar
Laser Technology, in coordination with RAM President Robert McClure, will be hosting a webinar titled, “The New Face of Blast Design” on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. MST. The webinar will cover challenges and solutions for the mining and blasting… Keep Reading
MSHA discrimination complaints reach record high in 2014
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) filed 49 discrimination complaints, which is more than any other year. The complaints, filed with FMSHRC, involved allegations of discrimination made by miners in the form of… Keep Reading
Griesemer named NSSGA Safety and Health Pro of 2014
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Louis Griesemer as its James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of 2014. The award recognizes an individual for substantial contributions and commitment to safe operating practices within his company and… Keep Reading
Changing up education practices
Pete Lien & Sons removes its employees from the classroom and brings safety training directly to them. Are eight hours of classroom safety training in one sitting truly effective? That’s the question leaders at Pete Lien & Sons discussed the… Keep Reading
