MINE FATALITY – On April 13, 2024, a front-end loader operator drowned, lying face down in a pool of water. The front-end loader operator was last seen using a water hose to wash material off a concrete pad next to a pool of water. Best Practices: Conduct adequate workplace examinations before work begins in an…
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses by supporting programs such as safety and health courses. MSHA…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections in September 2024 at eight mines in Indiana, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin and issued 112 violations. The agency conducts impact inspections at mines that merit increased agency attention and enforcement due…
MINE FATALITY – On September 28, 2024, a 34 year-old miner with 14 years of mining experience was injured when the hook and strap assembly broke while attached to two longwall shields. The miner died from his injuries on October 5, 2024. Best Practices: Use blocking material under the shields or a properly sized mechanical…
Opioid use disorder is a serious concern in the mining industry, and we’re committed to supporting safe, healthy workplaces. The new “Implementing Effective Workplace Solutions to Prevent Opioid Use Disorder: A Resource Guide for the Mining Industry” provides practical tools to help mine operators, safety managers, and others implement workplace strategies that prevent opioid use…
Join Your Peers for a Coffee Break! Attention all CMSPs and those interested in pursuing or learning more about this distinguished credential! On Tuesday, November 5 at 2:00 pm Mountain Time (4:00 pm Eastern), grab a cup of coffee and partake in a wide-ranging discussion including important information regarding the CMSP renewal process hosted by…
The Florida Mine Safety Program recently earned national attention during an NPR broadcast on Kentucky Public Radio, showcasing its key role in improving surface mine safety. Featured in the segment titled “After a Deadly Year at Surface Mines, Officials are Emphasizing More Training,” Karen Miller, Mining Program Manager, shared how Florida, a state without any…
Register now and mark your calendar for October 30 to November 1, 2024 when the Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference be held in person at Ross Bridge. Visit the website for more details or click to register now: https://web.cvent.com/event/7791601d-9e76-442a-8e8c-a43d0ffbb85b/regProcessStep1 If you are already registered to attend this year’s Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference…
⚠️ Final Report issued for fatality on 5/31/2024 – Two of the four roof fall fatalities in the past 3 years have occurred when miners traveled or worked under unsupported roof. On May 31, 2024, a 27-year-old coal miner suffered fatal injuries from a roof fall when he traveled under unsupported roof. In May 2021,…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $1 million in grants to seven organizations in five states to support education and training initiatives that will help identify and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around the nation’s mines. Administered by the department’s Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Brookwood-Sago Mine…