Tag: safety and health

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Final crystalline silica rule emerges from MSHA

April 16, 2024 By

Get details on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) final rule on respirable crystalline silica exposure.

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Mining fatalities down significantly to start 2024

March 12, 2024 By

The total number of 2024 mining fatalities currently stands at three, with no fatal accidents happening industrywide in February.

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MSHA develops tool to connect miners with health care providers

March 12, 2024 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s new Health Resource Locator tool includes care options tailored specifically for miners.

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When to notify MSHA of an injury

March 5, 2024 By 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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Fatal mining accidents down to start 2024

February 16, 2024 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reported two mining fatalities this year through Feb. 15. Through the same date in 2023, seven miners had died in accidents.

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The 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference took place at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photo: P&Q Staff

P&Q Roundtable a hit at PGA National Resort

February 6, 2024 By

A record number of attendees gathered near West Palm Beach, Florida, last week for the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

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Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s 2024 Operations, Health & Safety Seminar drew a record 350 people to the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel. Photo: P&Q Staff

Ontario seminar draws record attendance

January 26, 2024 By

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association hosted its annual Operations, Health & Safety Seminar this week, touching on topics like women in the workplace and mobile equipment safety.

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Mining fatalities totaled 40 in 2023

January 11, 2024 By

The total was the most in a single year industrywide since 2014, a year in which 46 miners died across the U.S.

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The results of MSHA’s recent performance review

January 3, 2024 By and

An Office of Inspector General performance review of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) found significant deficiencies with the agency.

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