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Q&A with NSSGA’s Gus Edwards (Part 2 of 2)
Gus Edwards steadily climbed the ranks over 16 years between the National Stone Association (NSA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), starting as NSA's vice president of public affairs upon joining in 1997 and continuing in roles… Keep Reading
Two metal/nonmetal deaths occur in January
According to MSHA, two miners were killed in the metal and nonmetal sector in January 2013. One person died when a large rock fell and struck him while in a manlift taking samples from a highwall. The other person was… Keep Reading
Two metal/nonmetal deaths occur in January
According to MSHA, two miners were killed in the metal and nonmetal sector in January 2013. One person died when a large rock fell and struck him while in a manlift taking samples from a highwall. The other person was… Keep Reading
Mining deaths in 2012 second lowest on record
Preliminary data released Jan. 31 from MSHA indicates that mining fatality rates reached an all-time low for the second straight year in 2012. Fatality rates are calculated based on the number of mining deaths per 200,000 hours worked. Thirty-six miners,… Keep Reading
Rule allows MSHA to issue POV notice without potential POV notice
MSHA has developed a new rule to strengthen its pattern of violations (POV) program and ensure mine operators monitor and address the most hazardous safety problems in their mines. The rule allows MSHA to issue a pattern of violations notice… Keep Reading
Fine amounts for two violations increasing
MSHA has raised penalty amounts for two specific violations, citing a need to keep up with the cost of living. One result is an 8.3 percent fine increase against operators who've allegedly committed unwarrantable failures – up to a maximum… Keep Reading
MSHA training conference to cover accident prevention
Catamount Consulting will present the Spring Thaw Safety Training Conference, an MSHA training event, Feb. 12-13 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y. Topics to be covered include dealing with regulatory groups, accident prevention, hazard awareness, first aid,… Keep Reading
Seven metal/nonmetal mines receive November impact inspections
MSHA issued 123 citations and four orders to metal/nonmetal mines during impact inspections for the month of November. Nine coal mines received impact inspections during the same period, and MSHA collectively issued 162 citations, seven orders and two safeguards to… Keep Reading
Former MSHA Assistant Secretary Zeeger dies
David Zeeger, who served as Assistant Secretary for MSHA during part of the Reagan administration, died Dec. 10. He was 90. After a 30-year career in coal mining, Zeeger was named MSHA's Assistant Secretary on Nov. 18, 1983. According to… Keep Reading
