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Final crystalline silica rule emerges from MSHA
Get details on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) final rule on respirable crystalline silica exposure. Keep Reading
Effectively managing workplace exams
Creating a comprehensive record of workplace exams is crucial for documenting adverse safety or health conditions found, notifying affected miners, and taking action to correct them. Keep Reading
Fatalities down sharply so far this year
Through April 10, there have been three recorded mine fatalities – an 80 percent decrease from a year earlier when there were 15 fatalities year to date. Keep Reading
Mining fatalities down significantly to start 2024
The total number of 2024 mining fatalities currently stands at three, with no fatal accidents happening industrywide in February. Keep Reading
MSHA develops tool to connect miners with health care providers
The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s new Health Resource Locator tool includes care options tailored specifically for miners. Keep Reading
When to notify MSHA of an injury
A recent case calls into question when a mine operator has to immediately notify the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) of a particular injury. Keep Reading
Fatal mining accidents down to start 2024
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reported two mining fatalities this year through Feb. 15. Through the same date in 2023, seven miners had died in accidents. Keep Reading
MSHA wields POV authority with latest screening
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) conducted two pattern of violations (POV) screenings in 2023, marking the first time in the agency’s history that more than one was conducted in a single calendar year. Keep Reading
Detailing MSHA’s recent mobile equipment rule
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its ruling on surface mobile equipment safety in December. Find out the key elements the rule covers. Keep Reading
