Tag: mine safety

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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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The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Operations, Health & Safety Seminar will take place Jan. 24-25 at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel. Photo: OSSGA

Safety-focused meetings to consider early this year

January 3, 2024By

Safety is a theme of several first-quarter meetings, including the upcoming Missouri Mine Safety & Health Conference and the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Operations, Health & Safety Seminar.

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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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Where mining fatalities stand as 2023 nears finish line

December 14, 2023By

The U.S. mining industry is up to 38 fatalities on the year, with the last reported fatal accident taking place in mid-November.

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Essential Minerals Association celebrates safety excellence

October 23, 2023By

The organization formerly known as the Industrial Minerals Association-North America issued awards and renewed a longtime partnership at a fall meeting.

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Five MSHA standards to watch out for

September 20, 2023By and

Ogletree Deakins leaders identify lesser-known Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standards that should not be overlooked.

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Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go

August 10, 2023By

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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Type II safety helmets like Studson’s SHK-1 Full-Brim protect the wearer on the top of the head from falling objects, as well as on the front, back and sides of the head. Photo: Studson

Reevaluating head protection on jobsites

August 4, 2023By

While hard hats are the go-to headwear on jobsites, another option could provide added safety.

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Although mining fatalities were trending in the wrong direction through the first five months of 2023, fatalities are at historically low numbers. Photo: shotbydave/E+/Getty Images

Poring over some of the latest mine fatality statistics

June 26, 2023By

Through the first five months of the year, mining fatalities were on the rise despite recently being at a historically low level.

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