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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

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

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Mining fatalities skyrocket in August, September

The Mine Safety & Health Administration reports 13 fatal accidents happened across the two months. Keep Reading

This fully electric Marion 7820 model operating in one section of the FEC Quarry was a focus of the Young Leaders tour. Photo: P&Q Staff

Cemex’s FEC Quarry earns top environmental award

The Miami operation took the top honor in the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s 2024 Environmental Excellence program. Keep Reading

In a male-dominated industry like aggregates, some employees might not think they need mental health resources – until they need them. Photo: FG Trade/E+/Getty Images

Making mental health manageable for employees

While safety is priority No. 1 in the aggregate industry, there is a risk to workers that sometimes goes unseen. Keep Reading

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's illumination standard at 30 C.F.R. §56.17001. That standard requires “illumination sufficient to provide safe working conditions [that] shall be provided in and on all surface structures, paths, walkways, stairways, switch panels, loading and dumping sites, and work areas.” Photo: ictor/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Shedding light on MSHA’s illumination standard

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Given the subjective nature of this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standard, mine personnel sometimes feel inspectors make things up as they go. Keep Reading

Lile Quarry is currently opening up a new pit in southwest Missouri, marking a new chapter at the operation that falls under owner Jim Lile’s purview. Photo courtesy of Kevin Yanik

How manufacturers are making mobile equipment safer

Manufacturers are already designing an assortment of safety-enhancing features into excavators and loaders, but their work is not done just yet. Keep Reading

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MSHA hosts panel discussion on final silica rule

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) livestreamed a panel discussion focused on the agency's final respirable crystalline silica rule. Keep Reading

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Three May fatalities add to mining’s 2024 total

With seven mining fatalities on the year, the industry continues to pace far below last year’s fatal accident rate. Keep Reading

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Final crystalline silica rule emerges from MSHA

Get details on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) final rule on respirable crystalline silica exposure. Keep Reading

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