MSHA is reporting that three miners have been permanently disabled since the beginning of 2024 because of rotating conveyor rollers. Full story.
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MSHA alert: truck dumping safety
MSHA reported that on Janurary 2, the driver of an over the road tractor-trailer haul truck died when the trailer tipped over onto the cab of the tractor. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports final fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Dec. 14, 2023, a contractor at Beck Street, Salt Lake, Utah, died while delivering parts to the mine when an all-terrain telehandler pulling cable tipped over, striking him. Full story.
Read MoreSafety alert issued for Ocenco M20.3
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration requested in late December that any mines using Ocenco M20.3 SCSRs visually inspect every unit due to a known issue. This is in addition to its outline that the units must be worn in the approved black case and visually inspected at the beginning of each work shift. During mandated approval audits, the…
Read MoreMSHA’s November impact inspections: 184 violations at 14 mines
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states in November 2023, issuing 184 violations and one safeguard. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports 37th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Nov.13, a pit wall at Wrens Plant, Jefferson, Ga., collapsed engulfing an excavator operator while he was outside of the excavator. This is the 37th fatality reported in 2023, and the first classified as “Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall.” Full story.
Read MoreMSHA announces mobile equipment rule
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to help protect miners from accidents, injuries and fatalities related to surface mobile equipment. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA details October 2023 impact inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 13 mines in 10 states in October 2023, issuing 215 violations. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA issues cold weather health & safety alerts
MSHA is advising that cold weather can cause cold stress, which can lead to hypothermia, frostbite and other severe injuries, and illnesses. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reveals results of September impact inspections
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) said it issued more than 120 safety and health violations at nine mines in seven states as part of its September impact inspection initiative. Full story.
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