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Mining fatalities down significantly to start 2024

March 12, 2024By

The total number of 2024 mining fatalities currently stands at three, with no fatal accidents happening industrywide in February.

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MSHA develops tool to connect miners with health care providers

March 12, 2024By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s new Health Resource Locator tool includes care options tailored specifically for miners.

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When to notify MSHA of an injury

March 5, 2024By and

A recent case calls into question when a mine operator has to immediately notify the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) of a particular injury.

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Fatal mining accidents down to start 2024

February 16, 2024By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reported two mining fatalities this year through Feb. 15. Through the same date in 2023, seven miners had died in accidents.

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MSHA wields POV authority with latest screening

February 16, 2024By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) conducted two pattern of violations (POV) screenings in 2023, marking the first time in the agency’s history that more than one was conducted in a single calendar year.

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Breakers can be mounted to a mobile carrier like an excavator, as well as to stationary boom systems attached to crushing equipment. Photo: P&Q Staff

Detailing MSHA’s recent mobile equipment rule

February 12, 2024By and

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its ruling on surface mobile equipment safety in December. Find out the key elements the rule covers.

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Mining fatalities totaled 40 in 2023

January 11, 2024By

The total was the most in a single year industrywide since 2014, a year in which 46 miners died across the U.S.

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The results of MSHA’s recent performance review

January 3, 2024By and

An Office of Inspector General performance review of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) found significant deficiencies with the agency.

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Cemex utilizes a dozen 150-ton haul trucks per shift at its FEC Quarry in Miami. Photo: P&Q Staff

Final rule on mobile equipment emerges from MSHA

December 20, 2023By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its rule related to mobile equipment at surface mines and surface areas of underground sites.

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