safety and health

Fatal mining accidents spike in July, elevating 2025 total to 18

Jack Kopanski Published Aug 5, 2025

Mining fatalities this year are occurring at a faster pace than last year, which had 12 by Aug. 3. Keep Reading

The Mine Safety & Health Administration indicates that musculoskeletal disorders result in 34.4 percent of all nonfatal incidents. Musculoskeletal disorders include injuries like strains, sprains, hernias and muscle inflammation. (Photo: skynesher/E+/Getty Images)

Exoskeletons: A promising solution to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in mining

Mahiyar F. Nasarwanji and Lydia Kocher Published Jul 31, 2025

Exoskeletons are an emerging technology that could help with material handling tasks such as lifting, lowering, carrying, pulling or pushing. Keep Reading

It was hypothesized that congestion on haul roads could have negated the benefits of small autonomous trucks. Whittle Consulting and Pronto’s case study proved otherwise. Photo: fertnig/E+/Getty Images

Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low

Jack Kopanski Published Jul 11, 2025

The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. Keep Reading

The new Studson facility in Oregon features multiple office suites, conference rooms, collaborative spaces and a warehouse that’s 28,000 sq. ft. larger than its previous location. Photo: Studson

Studson unveils new headquarters in Oregon

Kevin Yanik Published May 16, 2025

The safety helmet maker’s move comes after 706 percent sales growth between 2022 and 2024. Keep Reading

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez says she’s seeing an uptick in Mine Safety & Health Administration inspector misconduct of late. As Lopez describes: “It is sometimes former disgruntled employees as an inspector, or sometimes people just having the wrong mindset to be out there in the field.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Roundtable attendees talk MSHA inspections (Part 2)

P&Q Staff Published Apr 25, 2025

In a discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, industry leaders shared their experiences of late with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

Says Luck Stone’s Raymond Slaughter: “You can have the safest site, but if [employees are] not aware then it’s hard to make the right decision.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Working to improve safety on jobsites (Part 1)

P&Q Staff Published Apr 24, 2025

Although technology plays a role in making worksites safer, many producers say they’re intensifying training efforts to impart the basics on new employees. Keep Reading