MSHA reported that on Jan. 3, a miner at Borger Pit in Hutchinson County, Texas, died when an excavated trench collapsed and engulfed him. The victim was replacing a 12-in. discharge line in the trench when the wall collapsed. Full story.
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Two African mines report fatal accidents
A First Quantum Minerals copper-gold mine in Zambia and a Caledonia Mining gold mine in Zimbabwe have reported fatal accidents at their respective sites.
Read MoreNewmont embraces 5G underground
Newmont said it is expanding its use of next-generation 5G wireless networks to improve mine safety following trial results from its Cadia underground operation in New South Wales, Australia. Before the trial with Ericsson and Telstra Purple, Newmont said Cadia was limited to upload speeds of 20-30 megabits per second using Wi-Fi to operate autonomous equipment such as ore loaders…
Read MoreMSHA issues diesel particulate matter alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a health alert on diesel particulate matter. The agency said exhaust from diesel engines contains a mixture of gases and very small particles that can create a health hazard when not properly controlled.
Read MoreMSHA completes May impact inspection
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in May at 15 mines in 12 states, leading the agency to cite 300 violations and one safeguard. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA announces $10.5 million funding availability for safety
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA April impact inspections yield 247 violations
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 11 states in April, issuing 247 violations and two safeguards. Out of these violations, 67 were considered significant and substantial. Read the full story, here.
Read MoreTwo dead at Cerro Negro mine
Newmont confirmed that two members of its technical services team died at the Cerro Negro mine in the Santa Cruz region of Argentina on April 9.
Read MoreImpala Rustenburg death toll reaches 13
Impala Platinum (Implats) has restarted production at its Rustenburg complex in the North West province of South Africa following a 27 November incident at its 11 Shaft that has now claimed 13 workers’ lives.
Read MoreTwo dead in coal prep plant collapse
An abandoned building collapsed at the Martin Mine Prep Plant in eastern Kentucky on October 31, leaving two people dead, reported the Associated Press. The building was undergoing work toward its demolition at the time of the accident. Read full story here.
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