safety and health
Mining fatalities down significantly to start 2024
The total number of 2024 mining fatalities currently stands at three, with no fatal accidents happening industrywide in February. Keep Reading
MSHA develops tool to connect miners with health care providers
The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s new Health Resource Locator tool includes care options tailored specifically for miners. Keep Reading
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
P&Q Roundtable a hit at PGA National Resort
A record number of attendees gathered near West Palm Beach, Florida, last week for the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. 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
Ontario seminar draws record attendance
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association hosted its annual Operations, Health & Safety Seminar this week, touching on topics like women in the workplace and mobile equipment safety. 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
