Six years and one day after an explosion at Upper Big Branch Mine, Raleigh County, WV, claimed the lives of 29 miners, former Massey Energy CEO, Don Blankenship, was sentenced to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay a $250,000.00 fine, an amount well above what the federal sentencing guidelines recommend. Following his…
Miners’ safety is our priority! In this edition, you’ll find information about our Inaugural Workers Memorial Day. Read full E-Newsletter
Time to spring into safe mining practices! In this edition, you’ll find information about the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, mining equipment safety inspections, the 10th annual Women in History Program, our annual refresher course and job opportunities. Read full E-Newsletter
Since 2011, 16 metal and nonmetal miners have died in accidents involving machinery and non-haulage mobile and quarry equipment, and many more have been seriously injured or disabled. Of the 16 persons fatally injured, six were supervisors and three were contractors. Seven miners died when they were struck by the equipment they or a co-worker…
We hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day! In this edition, you’ll find information about the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association, TCC Public Safety’s First Responder Appreciation Event, MSHA Alerts and job opportunities. Read full E-Newsletter
Governor Rick Scott declared January 4-8, 2016 “Florida First Responder Appreciation Week”, and on Thursday the 7th, Tallahassee Community College’s Public Safety Institute, hosted a ceremony honoring them. Prayer, song, applause, and the whirring of a helicopter flyover filled the ears of those who attended the event. First responders from all across the Big Bend…
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to the Florida Mine Safety Program’s e-newsletter. In this edition, you’ll find a video about how personal protective equipment saves lives. Read full E-Newsletter
Welcome to the Florida Mine Safety Program’s e-newsletter. In this edition, you’ll find information about the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, National Miner’s Day and job opportunities. Read full E-Newsletter
Welcome to the Florida Mine Safety Program’s e-newsletter. In this edition, you’ll find information about the Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference and our program. Read full E-Newsletter
Title: 7th Annual Instructor Training Seminar /Mine Safety and Health Law School Program: Mine Safety Course Description: All mine supervisors and managers, from the company president to front line supervisors and agents, must have a thorough understanding of MSHA Rules and Regulations in order to instill in their co-workers a culture where SAFETY is a VALUE. Many…