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Poring over some of the latest mine fatality statistics

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 Mining fatalities...

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Reevaluating head protection on jobsites

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 Head protection...

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Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go

2023 mining fatalities (27) are unfortunately on pace to surpass 2022’s total (29). Photo: kozmoat98/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Image The rate of fatal accidents across the mining industry slowed...

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Five MSHA standards to watch out for

Lopez Doran Many Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) safety standards are front and center for operators because they deal with them daily. Some standards are so familiar that they can...

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Essential Minerals Association celebrates safety excellence

The Essential Minerals Association (EMA), formerly the Industrial Minerals Association–North America, issued its annual Safety Achievement Awards during its Fall Conference & Fly-In in Washington....

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Where mining fatalities stand as 2023 nears finish line

The rate of fatal mining accidents slowed in recent weeks, with the last Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)-reported fatality happening Nov. 17. As of Dec. 14, the Mine Safety & Health...

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Final rule on mobile equipment emerges from MSHA

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) published a new rule related to mobile equipment, requiring mine operators to develop and implement a written safety program for mobile equipment at...

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Safety-focused meetings to consider early this year

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 The construction materials...

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When to notify MSHA of an injury

Lopez Doran An issue we deal with repeatedly in our practice is whether a mine operator has to immediately notify the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) of a particular injury. The answer...

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