Predictive Solutions Corp. announced that version 9.0 of its SafetyNet software, used to predict and prevent workplace injuries, is now available to its customers.
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What to Do?
By Randy Logsdon Throughout our careers (our lives), we make thousands (if not millions) of decisions. Some are simple and require little thought or consideration. Others are critical not only to our safety, but to our livelihood. Last month I raised the concept of optimism bias and how that bias can color our perception of risk. Actions based on that…
Read MoreMucking and Loading Haul Truck Not Permitted Near Blast Site
By Ellen Smith A blast site area was not “secure” where a front-end loader was mucking in the quarry pit below the bench where explosives were being loaded into blastholes ALJ David Barbour ruled, upholding a violation of §56.6306(c) against the blasting company Orica Nelson Quarry Services.
Read MoreMSHA Reports on Impact Inspections
MSHA reported that federal inspectors issued 213 citations, 23 orders and one safeguard during special impact inspections conducted at nine coal mines and five metal/nonmetal mines last month.
Read MoreFatality Reported at Crushed Stone Plant
According to MSHA, on Sept. 18, a 56-year-old front-end loader operator with 16 years of experience was killed at a crushed stone operation. The victim was attempting to remove a rock from a pug mill hopper when he was engulfed by the material in the hopper.
Read MoreRose Colored Safety Glasses
By Randy K. Logsdon There are really only two steps that are critical to the success of achieving a goal: Formulate a plan and execute the plan.
Read MoreNon-Fatal Heart Attack Doesn’t Require 15-Minute MSHA Notification
By Ellen Smith A non-fatal heart attack where a miner did not receive CPR is not an immediately reportable injury under reporting requirements of §50.10, ALJ L. Zane Gill has ruled.
Read MoreMining, Quarrying in Second Most-Dangerous Occupation Group
According to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction are the second most-dangerous occupation group.
Read MoreMSHA Conducts Impact Inspection at Illinois Quarry
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 149 citations and 16 orders during special impact inspections conducted at nine coal mines and four metal/nonmetal mines last month.
Read MoreMSHA Releases Guide For Miners’ Representatives Occupation Group
MSHA announced the availability of a guide for miners’ representatives, which will be available as a handbook and an online resource.
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