MSHA reported that on May 19, a miner at Silver Lake Mine in San Bernardino County, Calif., died when the haul truck he was operating traveled through a berm and over an approximately 40-ft. highwall to the bench below.
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MSHA Issues Dozer Safety Alert
MSHA reported that on May 22, a bulldozer fell into a void above a feeder. The loose material from the coal pile collapsed around the bulldozer, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the miner inside the cab. The bulldozer was equipped with a “submarine kit” consisting of high-strength glass, self-contained self rescuers and two-way communication.
Read MoreTrump Administration Walks Back MSHA Office Closures
The Trump administration has decided to scrap plans to terminate the leases for 34 offices in the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), reported the Associated Press. Earlier this year, the Department of Government Efficiency had projected closing the offices would save $18 million. A statement released by a Department of Labor spokesperson said it has been working closely with…
Read MoreMSHA Reports Seven Fatalities So Far in 2025
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.
Read MoreMSHA Conducted 13 Impact Inspections in December
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in December 2024 at 13 mines in Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia, and issued 119 violations.
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Awards Safety Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 45 states, the Navajo Nation and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses by supporting programs such as safety and health courses.
Read MoreMSHA Completes Impact Inspections at Eight Mines in Seven States
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in September 2024 at eight mines in Indiana, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin and issued 112 violations.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Safety Alert for Highwalls
MSHA reported that on Sept. 30, a miner sustained permanently disabling injuries while operating a Caterpillar 992K front-end loader beneath a highwall. A roughly 50-ft. section of highwall fell onto the loader, crushing the cab and pinning the miner’s legs under the dashboard.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Health Alert on Diesel Particulate
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued the following health alert. Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) The exhaust from diesel engines contains a mixture of gases and very small particles that can create a health hazard when not properly controlled. What is Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)? What are the health effects of DPM? Engineering controls: Administrative controls:
Read MoreMSHA Impact Inspections in June Target 15 Mines
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 12 states in June 2024 and cited mine operators for 195 violations.
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