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MSHA wields POV authority with latest screening

February 16, 2024 By

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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Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go

August 10, 2023 By

The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration.

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How mining fatalities are trending this year

November 1, 2022 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration reports that 26 miners died in accidents at U.S. mining operations through the year’s first 10 months. Find out how that compares to 2021.

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Summer accident surge alarming to MSHA

September 8, 2021 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that six fatal accidents occurred between July 21 and Aug. 11. The agency responded with a number of best safety practices producers should follow.

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MSHA: 29 miners died in 2020

January 13, 2021 By

2020 marked the sixth consecutive year mining fatalities were below 30, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports.

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Characterizing MSHA’s latest enforcement approach

October 7, 2019 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is nearing the completion of its second year under David Zatezalo, so how does enforcement under the new chief compare to the approaches of the last administration?

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MSHA assistant secretary addresses NSSGA convention

March 7, 2018 By

David Zatezalo of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) offered insights on the agency’s rulemaking efforts and his approach to policy.

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Zatezalo addresses inspector consistency, other MSHA issues

February 11, 2018 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) David Zatezalo, outlined his agenda for the agency at a House subcommittee hearing.

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Limestone producer helps clean coal mining, power generation

March 13, 2017 By

Helping clean coal mining and power generation is the job of New Mexico limestone producer C&E Concrete.

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