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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 [...]

Tim Means recognizes the good that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) provides to the mining industry in helping to protect the safety and health of miners. Means realized [...]

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a final rule that requires mine operators to have written safety programs for surface mobile equipment, excluding belt conveyors, at surface [...]

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a final rule that requires mine operators to have written safety programs for surface mobile equipment, excluding belt conveyors, at surface [...]

As everyone in the mining industry is aware, the first quarter of 2023 has seen a fatal accident spike that exceeded the same period in 2022. The Mine Safety & [...]

Since 2018, there have been seven fatalities involving miners operating personnel carriers. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) believes these accidents could have been prevented if mine operators had [...]

Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) authority to issue heightened penalties for flagrant violations was added to the Mine Act more than 15 years ago, only recently has [...]

A recent study by a leading mobile mine-equipment supplier pins the blame for worksite accidents on two main causes: bad conditions and bad behavior. The actual wording used by Caterpillar [...]

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Commission (FMSHRC) is not exactly an obscure government agency, but it's not one that garners much public attention. Even in the mining industry, it [...]

A renewed interest in reducing operating costs, along with the ongoing desire to improve safety, created a perfect environment to take a fresh look at the existing fleet of roof [...]

Hexagon Mining announced the early completion of installation of HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System Heavy Vehicle (OAS-HV) at the Rossing uranium mine in Namibia. The mine also uses Hexagon's 24/7 [...]

Shaft sinking and raising are the focus for an increasing number of equipment manufacturers. E&MJ looks at some of the newest machines and concepts. One of the most hazardous yet [...]

The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Mining Program, in conjunction with the Industrial Minerals Association-North America, the National Mining Association and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel [...]

P&Q STAFF The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reported last month that nine miners were killed this year and 185 were injured in accidents involving powered haulage equipment. According [...]

As mines get deeper, and economic pressures provide an incentive for steeper pit walls, the potential for instability increases. E&MJ looks at some of the systems that can help mine [...]

It has been more than five months since the Biden administration took office, and while there is still a lot to learn about the prospective enforcement focus of the Mine [...]

It is a salutary thought that mining often only comes into the public eye for one of two reasons: either a major environmental incident, or an accident involving the loss [...]

Tire makers, such as Bridgestone Americas, took advantage of the recession to restock and retrain tire engineers in improving operating efficiency, reduce costs and deliver the right tires. Meanwhile, the mining industry's has enhanced tire maintenance programs in order to operate safely even during market cycles. Tips on proper tire maintenance are also given.

On March 10, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a worker safety guidance to help mine operators and mine workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks [...]

The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) hosted Safety Week virtually in March. The Safety Week series replaced OAIMA's annual Spring Thaw Safety Training Conference. Due to coronavirus-related restrictions [...]

Cline Mining Corp. revealed that the refurbishment of its New Elk metallurgical coal mine is proceeding well. The mine and the coal prep plant are expected to produce 3 million tons per year of metallurgical coal. Information about the Mine Safety and Health Administration's rule for mine rescue teams, as well as the recommended emergency communication procedures, is also provided.

The developments in the field underground communications and tracking of coal miners in American coal mines are described.

Safety concerns of mining industry and technical remedies are discussed in the backdrop of the United States mining disaster and research reports on workplace related injuries and fatalities. Globally, accident rates have decreased steadily but nationally, the scene differs.

The importance of designing perfect ventilation for the safety of mines, along with the information on different ventilation systems and equipment is discussed..

Last year, the mining industry experienced its second lowest annual fatality rate, and the injury and illness rates remained low. The industry doesn't appear to have lost any ground on [...]

New technology is paving the way for equipment that is more productive, more efficient and safer right across the mining sector. This is of particular importance in underground coal operations, [...]

PERC Engineering has supplemented its traditional surveying methods with a new GLS-1000 laser scanner from Topcon Positioning Systems. The new system sends out laser beam that captures data and allows the surveyors to calculate stockpiles without walking on the piles. Insights on the result of the changes in surveying approach are also given.

New technologies have enabled members of the mining industry to improve mine safety. Anglo American, BHP Biliton and Rio Tinto have established company wide-safety programs. Internet and simulation-training software have enabled firms to product reach end users.

A Technical Study Panel, formed through the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, has introduced 20 recommendations on conveyor belt safety in October of 2007. The panel recommended the adoption of the Belt Evaluation Laboratory Test Standard and the continued utilization of belt air. The significance of the panel's proposals is examined.

The hazards to mines located in mountainous areas and the developments in glacial hazard management are presented.

An MSHA inspector arrives at your operation and asks if you'll accompany him during an inspection. A representative of miners, if there is one, also has 'walk-around rights.' Does it [...]

The Mine Safety and Health Administration's Rocky Mountain District gave Fisher Sand & Gravel three awards for outstanding safety achievements in 2008. The awards were for man hours worked with [...]

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is handing out Section 104(d) unwarrantable-failure citations and orders with alarming frequency. Many clients tell me (and research confirms) that the mine may have [...]

As the new head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Joe Main outlined an ambitious agenda during a conference call with reporters Nov. 20. Although, as expected, he showed [...]

I am guilty of it, and I'll bet most of you are, too: talking on a cell phone while driving. It is not a good idea. At-risk behavior such as [...]

It's early in the fourth quarter and (pick your favorite team) has the ball in the red zone, third and five, and down by 4 points. The linemen break huddle, [...]