Mining fatalities totaled 40 in 2023
The total was the most in a single year industrywide since 2014, a year in which 46 miners died across the U.S.
Read MoreTag: MSHA
The results of MSHA’s recent performance review
An Office of Inspector General performance review of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) found significant deficiencies with the agency.
Read More
Final rule on mobile equipment emerges from MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its rule related to mobile equipment at surface mines and surface areas of underground sites.
Read More
Where mining fatalities stand as 2023 nears finish line
The U.S. mining industry is up to 38 fatalities on the year, with the last reported fatal accident taking place in mid-November.
Read More
Where MSHA and the industry are right now
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez take stock of 2023 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments and what may be ahead in 2024.
Read More
Essential Minerals Association celebrates safety excellence
The organization formerly known as the Industrial Minerals Association-North America issued awards and renewed a longtime partnership at a fall meeting.
Read More
Is heat illness regulation on the horizon?
Several states – California, Washington and Minnesota – have implemented heat illness prevention standards, and more states may soon follow.
Read More
Suzio addresses regulatory impacts on small businesses
Suzio York Hill’s Ric Suzio offered perspective to the House Committee on Small Business during a hearing on Capitol Hill.
Read More
IME, MSHA solidify alliance in name of safety, health
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) and the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) are working cooperatively to achieve several objectives.
Read More
