safety and health

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

Eleventh 2025 mining fatality reported as first quarter ends

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 1, 2025

The Mine Safety & Health Administration last reported a fatal accident March 28. Keep Reading

Mining fatalities up to start 2025

Kevin Yanik Published Feb 11, 2025

Five miners died in January accidents according to reports available on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s website. Keep Reading

MSHA: Latest screening yields no POV violators

Kevin Yanik Published Jan 13, 2025

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that none of the nation’s mines met the criteria based on a late 2024 screening. Keep Reading

Says MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson: “It’s critically important at MSHA – especially on the enforcement side – that you’re always bringing in new inspectors [and] that you’re always backfilling people when they leave.” Photo: MSHA

Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary

P&Q Staff Published Dec 21, 2024

Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. Keep Reading