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MSHA to host mine emergency response event

January 3, 2017By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will host an event Jan. 5 on emergency response capabilities.

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Main looks forward, back as a new MSHA era dawns

December 14, 2016By

Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflected on his seven years at the agency during a teleconference with reporters.

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National Miners Day celebrated

December 6, 2016By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association are recognizing National Miners Day today.

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Miner safety and recognition

December 5, 2016By

As we head into the winter months, aggregate producers must take special precautions to ensure the health and safety of their workers.

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MSHA notes winter hazards to avoid

November 11, 2016By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a safety message to the industry as miners will soon be working in winter.

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MSHA: Mining deaths drop to historic lows

October 13, 2016By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released data that reveals fiscal year 2016 was the safest year in mining history.

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MSHA’s Merrifield to retire

October 7, 2016By

Neal Merrifield, metal/nonmetal administrator at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), announced plans to retire.

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MSHA issues safety alert for drill operators

August 12, 2016By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration released a drill entanglement safety alert to the mining community.

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MSHA celebrates academy’s 40th anniversary

August 10, 2016By

MSHA plans to commemorate its National Mine Health & Safety Academy’s 40th anniversary with a ceremony in Beaver, W.Va.

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