Tag: mine safety

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, 2023 By

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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Poring over the latest mine safety statistics

June 7, 2023 By and

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses developments on the mine safety front as the number of 2023 fatal accidents is already up to 21 in early June.

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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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Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants awarded

October 10, 2022 By

Ten organizations driving miner education across the U.S. will receive $985,284 in grants awarded under the Brookwood-Sago mine safety program.

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MSHA launches miner safety, health app

September 13, 2022 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) unveiled a mobile app aimed at providing miners with health and safety information, best practices and more.

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Three of the 16 fatalities the Mine Safety & Health Administration recorded through the end of July were classified as powered haulage. Photo: P&Q Staff

Seeking out solutions on mine safety

August 30, 2022 By

At the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed possible factors in recent mining fatalities.

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Mine workers should continue to drink water after work to ensure they are well hydrated before their next shift. Photo: Ju Photographer/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Keys to protecting mine workers from heat stress

New research is underway to better understand heat stress and how it impacts those working within aggregate operations.

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Where MSHA enforcement and leadership are headed

August 1, 2022 By

With some change already underway at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez offers a look at what’s coming next.

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health's ErgoMine app provides an entire audit dedicated to haul trucks. Photo: P&Q Staff

Safety meetings on the docket

July 19, 2022 By

Check out which mine safety conferences will be taking place this fall for industry professionals.

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