Mining fatalities surpass 30 on the year
A fatal accident Aug. 30 was the 30th of 2023, and a Sept. 8 accident at a crushed stone operation pushed the industry’s annual total to 31.
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How to prepare for the blitz of impact inspections
Following an uptick in fatal mining accidents, the Mine Safety & Health Administration has resumed publishing impact inspection reports for the first time since 2020.
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MSHA encouraging operators to emphasize safety this week
The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) inaugural ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ day is May 17, with the agency asking operators to address safety areas of concern this week.
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Where 2023 mining fatalities stand in early May
The mining industry is on pace this year to exceed 50 fatal accidents for the first time since 2010, the year of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia.
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MSHA: Fatal accidents up to 14 on year
The latest Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) information shows that five more miners died in accidents in March.
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How mining fatalities are trending this year
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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Fatal mine accidents approaching recent annual highs
Mining fatalities this year are already approaching 2020’s total, and the year is only three-quarters complete.
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2021 fatal accident spike could become a ‘defining’ moment
A significant increase in mining fatalities in 2021 could prompt action from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain.
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Reducing risks around conveyor systems
With powered haulage fatalities at a 15-year high, the Mine Safety & Health Administration is promoting best safety practices with equipment – including conveyor systems.
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