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How technology and training are shaping mine safety efforts

Industry leaders discussed equipment innovation, workforce onboarding and the importance of safety culture during last month’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading

MSHA reports all-time low injury rate for 2025

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that injury rates fell to an all-time low of 1.74 per 200,000 hours worked last year. Keep Reading

MSHA renews alliance with NSSGA

MSHA renewed its alliance with NSSGA, ensuring that industry personnel, including contractors, have access to resources that protect miners' health and safety. Keep Reading

Workforce: A 2026 trend to watch

Kevin Yanik says 2026 will put new focus on people, with more training initiatives coming and a bigger push to communicate the value of aggregates. Keep Reading

OSSGA seminar draws crowd, but education doesn’t end there

While the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) Operations, Health & Safety Seminar last month drew a near-record attendance, the organization’s educational offerings extend well beyond the popular annual event. Keep Reading

Knife River raising the bar on workforce training

From an indoor dome to mock jobsite environments, the Knife River Training Center is redefining how aggregate producers can develop people. Keep Reading

Develon opens hub for training, testing

The HD Construction Equipment Real Operation Center in Tucson, Arizona, provides acres of operating space and plans for a permanent building. Keep Reading

MSHA awards 48 grants for safety training

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded more than $10.5 million to organizations in nearly every state. Keep Reading

How Knife River is transforming industry training

The company’s Kris Latimer shares how in-cab cameras and other tools connect instructors with students – both on-site and across the nation. Keep Reading

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