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…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in August 2024, issuing 253 violations. The agency began conducting impact inspections after an April 2010 explosion in West Virginia at the Upper Big Branch Mine killed 29 miners. Since 2023, MSHA’s impact…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 16 mines in 10 states in July 2024, issuing 239 violations and one safeguard. The agency began conducting impact inspections after an April 2010 explosion in West Virginia at the Upper Big Branch Mine killed…
The MSHA Part 48 Instructor Training September courses are accepting applications! Please note that the courses are limited to 10 participants. ✅Dates: September 10th – 12th – 2024 -Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM -Location: North American Mining, 3118 East County Road 48, Center Hill, Florida 33514 ✅Dates: September 25th – 27th – 2024…