MSHA
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
Episode 7: Safety and health in aggregates
Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski take a deep dive on safety and health as it relates to the aggregate industry. Additionally, the editors dig into the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s final rule on mobile equipment Keep Reading
Mining fatalities totaled 40 in 2023
The total was the most in a single year industrywide since 2014, a year in which 46 miners died across the U.S. Keep Reading
The results of MSHA’s recent performance review
An Office of Inspector General performance review of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) found significant deficiencies with the agency. Keep Reading
Final rule on mobile equipment emerges from MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its rule related to mobile equipment at surface mines and surface areas of underground sites. Keep Reading
Where mining fatalities stand as 2023 nears finish line
The U.S. mining industry is up to 38 fatalities on the year, with the last reported fatal accident taking place in mid-November. Keep Reading
