Tag: nonmetal mines

MSHA’s ‘new era’ of mine safety

May 23, 2017 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that in 2016, 26 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines – down from 29 in 2015.

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MSHA releases September impact inspection report

October 26, 2016 By

MSHA reports that federal inspectors issued 146 citations, six orders and one safeguard during special impact mine inspections in September.

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MSHA extends comment period for proposed ruling

August 23, 2016 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration extends the comment period for the proposed workplace examinations rule.

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MSHA releases June impact inspection results

July 28, 2016 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration revealed that federal inspectors issued 114 citations and four orders during special impact inspections in June 2016.

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MSHA announces May impact inspections results

July 1, 2016 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 89 citations during special impact inspections in May.

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MSHA releases 2014 mining fatality statistics

January 5, 2015 By

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 24 deaths occurred in metal […]

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