MSHA reported that on June 22, a contract bulldozer operator at Vulcan Materials’ Chula Vista, Calif., quarry died when the bulldozer he was operating backed off the edge of a highwall. The operator was clearing the bench in preparation for drilling and blasting and had removed the berms along the edge. This is the 24th fatality reported in 2023, and…
Read MoreDay: September 15, 2023
MSHA impact inspections target 16 mines, yield 279 violations in May
MSHA completed impact inspections at 16 mines in May, issuing 279 violations and one safeguard. MSHA conducts impact inspections at mines that merit increased agency attention and enforcement due to poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries and illnesses; and other compliance concerns. Among the violations, MSHA cited 83 significant and substantial violations. MSHA conducted inspections at mines in Colorado, Indiana,…
Read MoreGeneration Mining sells molybdenum asset
Generation Mining has agreed to sell its rights and interests of the Davidson property, which hosts a large molybdenum-tungsten deposit, in an option agreement to Moon River Capital as the Canadian miner focuses its attention on developing the Marathon palladium-copper project in northwestern Ontario. Under the terms of the transaction, Moon River will pay $630,000 in cash for six mineral…
Read MorePHOTOS: 3rd annual Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue
Photos from the 3rd annual Fallen Heroes Mine Rescue competition in Julian, WV! Chief Logan Recreation Center in Logan, WV.
Read MoreMSHA reports 29th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Aug. 24, a miner at MN Portable Wash 086 (A5567 Wash Plant), Mille Lacs County, Minn., died while preparing a wash plant for relocation. In the process of lowering the feed box into the travel position, the miner was pinned between the feed box and the handrail. This is the 29th fatality reported in 2023, and the 13th classified as “Machinery.” MSHA recommends the…
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