MSHA
MSHA honors miners on National Miners Day
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) honored the contributions of minors on Dec. 6, which was designated by Congress as National Miners Day. According to MSHA, the date commemorates the worst industrial mine accident in… Keep Reading
The pattern of violations game
An order from William Moran, a Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission judge, dismissing MSHA’s pattern of violations (POV) charges against Brody Mining contains some rather interesting language. “Imagine, if you will, a contest of any sort,” Moran writes.… Keep Reading
Equipment focus: Talking tread
A conversation with mining tire experts on tire performance, technology advancements and safety developments. Tire pressure monitoring. Durability. Selection. Safety. These are just a few topics Pit & Quarry recently discussed with Roger P. Best, manager of Bridgestone Commercial Solutions’… Keep Reading
NSSGA voices opposition to civil penalties proposal at hearing
The first of several U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hearings on proposed civil penalty changes was held Dec. 4 near Washington, D.C. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) voiced opposition to a number of provisions in… Keep Reading
MSHA, EPA reveal 2015 regulatory agendas
Both the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their 2015 regulatory agendas. Below is a breakdown of the plans: MSHA According to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), MSHA… Keep Reading
MSHA hearings to cover civil-penalty changes
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is scheduled to hold public hearings on its proposed changes to the civil penalties rule Dec. 4 and 9. According to MSHA, the hearings will be held in Arlington, Va., and Denver. The… Keep Reading
Mine fatality causes and prevention
Here’s a breakdown of the fatal U.S. mine accidents this year through Sept. 30: Coal mines ■ Four underground employees on foot were crushed by equipment in operation. ■ Two employees were killed by unblocked equipment they worked on. ■… Keep Reading
P&Q Roundtable & Conference part one: Solution searching
Highway funding, safety and MSHA, and employment drove the conversation during one of two sessions at the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Cleveland. Session one participants: Moderator: Kevin Yanik, Pit & Quarry Jack Ackerman, TCI Manufacturing Jeff… Keep Reading
NSSGA recruits support for MSHA State Grants Program
As Congress works to create a plan for funding the FY’15 budget, NSSGA is working to gain support for funding the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) State Grants Program. The program was created in conjunction with the 1977… Keep Reading
