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...
View ArticleReevaluating 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...
View ArticleMine 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...
View ArticleFive 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...
View ArticleEssential 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....
View ArticleWhere 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...
View ArticleFinal 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...
View ArticleSafety-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...
View ArticleWhen 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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