Tag: mine operators

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Is heat illness regulation on the horizon?

October 20, 2023 By and

Several states – California, Washington and Minnesota – have implemented heat illness prevention standards, and more states may soon follow.

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Why operators, contractors are tied together on safety

October 26, 2022 By and

There are steps operators and contractors can take to improve safety compliance and reduce dual citations from the Mine Safety & Health Administration.

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How to formulate a game plan for MSHA special investigations

October 29, 2021 By and

With anecdotal evidence of an uptick in Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) special investigations, it’s prudent to review procedures and best practices.

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Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo by Kevin Yanik

2021 fatal accident spike could become a ‘defining’ moment

September 3, 2021 By and

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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MSHA weighs in on spring start-up

March 2, 2021 By

P&Q reached out to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) with three questions related to spring start-up. A department spokesperson offered a reply.

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As water affordability and accessibility cause continued challenges, mine water treatment technologies supporting environmental sustainability will become more and more commonplace. Photo: P&Q Staff

How smart tech can enhance mine water systems

January 14, 2021 By

Mine operators are turning to digital solutions and smart technology to help boost on-site efficiency – including in their mine water management processes. 

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MSHA offers online program to report injuries, accidents

August 4, 2015 By

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) created an interactive, online training tool to help mine operators and […]

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