As of April 1, 2,201 injuries have been reported to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) since Oct. 1, 2024. Fourteen were fatal injuries. For the remaining injuries, 1,523 were non-fatal and resulted in days lost or restricted duty (NFDL), 27 resulted in a permanent disability, and 637 resulted in no days lost or restricted duty.
Since Oct. 1, 2024, MSHA issued 43,819 violations that were evaluated to determine whether they were significant and substantial (S&S). An S&S violation can contribute, in a significant and substantial way, to the cause and effect of a safety or health hazard. Of the violations issued in this period, 8,240, or 18.8%, were designated S&S.
In reviewing recent trends in violations and accidents, MSHA identified fall protection, powered haulage, machinery, and roof and rib control, as areas where the mining industry should increase its focus on safe and healthful work practices.
MSHA urges the mining community to focus on identifying and eliminating all safety and health hazards.