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MSHA launches ‘Health Resource Locator’

WebMarch 7, 2024 NAM Staff. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has unveiled an online platform to help miners and their families navigate the process of finding …

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MSHA issues multiple violations in January

WebThe Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 10 states in January, issuing 188 violations. Since 2023, the agency has …

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MSHA announces mine safety, health training, education funding

WebThe U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is making $10.5 million grant funding available to help provide …

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Miner Health Matters

WebMiner Health Matters. May 8, 2023 Francesca Peeples. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration works to prevent mining injuries, illnesses and …

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MSHA issues final silica rule

WebThe Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a final rule to better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards associated with exposure to …

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MSHA calls on industry to ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’

WebThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold its first “Stand Down to Save Lives” on May 17 as part of a national …

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Birmingham chosen for Southeast Mine Safety and Health …

WebHundreds expected to convene in Birmingham in November for short courses, tech talks and more. By Donna Schmidt A southern setting has been selected for the …

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NIOSH selects West Virginia site for new safety laboratory

WebUnited States Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia confirmed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National …

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NIOSH planning three-state black lung screening program

WebThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is planning free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in August in Virginia, Kentucky …

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Essential Minerals Association, MSHA commit to safety

WebThe Essential Minerals Association (EMA) and the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) renewed a 20-year alliance focused on …

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MSHA impact inspections target 25 mines

WebThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration released the findings of monthly impact inspections at 25 U.S. mines in January and …

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Women in Mining: WIM USA, MSHA sign alliance agreement

WebJune 16, 2023 NAM Staff. Women in Mining National (WIM USA) inked a historic agreement with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration that both believe will change the …

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Registration opens for Southeast Mine Safety and Health …

WebOrganizers for the Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference are reporting strong early interest as registration opens for its 2022 event. The conference is …

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MSHA Reports 25th, 26th fatalities of 2022

WebThe Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has released alerts for the 25th and 26th fatalities of 2022. The agency said that on October 17 a miner at Holcim’s …

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Williamson confirmed as new MSHA Assistant Secretary

WebApril 6, 2022 NAM Staff. Chris Williamson. The U.S. Senate held a voice vote and confirmed Chris Williamson as the next assistant secretary for mine safety and health. The West …

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WVCA recognizes operations, contractors for safety, reclamation

WebDuring the West Virginia Mining Symposium, which took place March 26-27 in Charleston alongside the West Virginia Coal Show, the West Virginia Coal Association …

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Just one week until Southeast Mine Conference

WebMore than 450 attendees are expected to convene October 31-November 3 for this year’s Southeast Mine Safety and Health Conference in Birmingham, Ala., with …

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A New Approach to Conducting Required Training

WebAn Interactive Case Example For The Mining Industry. By Joe McGuire, PhD, Emily Haas, PhD and Lucas Simpson, GSP In the last year companies have had to …

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Foster appointed director of West Virginia OMHST

WebWest Virginia governor Jim Justice has appointed 45-year mining industry veteran Frank Foster as director of the state’s Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and …

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