The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on June 17, a contract miner died at Jackson Quarry in Jackson County, Ga., when the Cat CP44B Compactor he was operating overturned, pinning him beneath the cab.
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Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants now available
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a funding availability of up to $1 million in grants through its Brookwood-Sago program to support education and training to help the mining community identify, avoid and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working conditions in and around the nation’s mines.
Read MoreRegistration opens for Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference 2022
Organizers for the Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference are reporting strong early interest as registration opens for its 2022 event.
Read MoreMSHA posts enhanced enforcement program for truckers, supervisors
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has implemented an enhanced enforcement program after recent data indicates that accidents involving customer and contract truck drivers, and managers and supervisors performing mining tasks represent a significant number of recent fatalities.
Read MoreMSHA launches silica dust initiative
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has launched a new enforcement initiative to better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards resulting from repeated overexposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Read MoreFinal report released for 2021 Wyoming machinery death
MSHA recently released its final report for a fatal machinery incident that occurred July 21 of last year at the Thunder Basin Coal Black Thunder surface coal mine in Wyoming.
Read MoreMSHA reports 12th fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has reported that on March 22, a 44-year-old heavy equipment operator drowned at an AMI Silica operation in Jackson County, Wis., after the floating pump station he was standing on capsized. At the time of the accident, the miner was assisting a co-worker in connecting a water discharge line.
Read MoreMSHA reports eighth, ninth fatalities
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on February 28, a contract miner died when he was crushed between the rib and a single boom face drill. The victim was alongside the drill using the onboard tram lever controls when the accident occurred because the remote control was inoperable.
Read More2022 Mine Rescue Rules training dates announced
MSHA has announced that the 2022 rules for Mine Rescue, Bench, First Aid, and Team Tech have been approved by the Holmes Mine Rescue Association (HMRA) Rules and Advisory committees.
Read MoreMSHA rolls out safety campaign
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced the “Take Time Save Lives” campaign to reach miners, promote best practice resources, and ensure mine operators have the tools they need to fully train miners to use equipment.
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