nonmetal mines
MSHA’s ‘new era’ of mine safety
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that in 2016, 26 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines – down from 29 in 2015. Keep Reading
MSHA releases September impact inspection report
MSHA reports that federal inspectors issued 146 citations, six orders and one safeguard during special impact mine inspections in September. Keep Reading
MSHA extends comment period for proposed ruling
The Mine Safety & Health Administration extends the comment period for the proposed workplace examinations rule. Keep Reading
MSHA releases June impact inspection results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration revealed that federal inspectors issued 114 citations and four orders during special impact inspections in June 2016. Keep Reading
MSHA announces May impact inspections results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 89 citations during special impact inspections in May. Keep Reading
MSHA releases 2014 mining fatality statistics
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 24 deaths occurred in metal and nonmetal mines in 2014, an increase from 22 deaths in 2013. Eight deaths were caused by power haulage accidents, which involve… Keep Reading
