The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) defines training requirements for both surface and underground mining in Parts 46 and 48 of Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). You may...
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If you’re new to the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA’s) Part 46 surface miner training requirements or just looking for some helpful resources, you’re in luck! This guide is...
The 5 Most Common Mining Fatalities – Probably Not What You’d Think
While virtually all mining accidents are preventable, there are clear patterns that identify the most common causes of fatalities in the U.S. mining industry. And depending upon which agency’s...
Common Types of Surface Mining Equipment – Sand & Gravel Basics
Since nearly half of the open pit surface mines in the U.S. produce sand and gravel (aggregate), lots of questions tend to come up about the equipment used in that type of mining. As you can imagine,...
MSHA training requirements can be confusing, especially for those new to the regulations. And while Part 46 for surface, nonmetal mining and Part 48 for underground coal and metal mining have some...
Thinking backwards about everyday items can be a great way to start understanding the world around us. Here’s an example – Think about concrete. We see it everywhere. It’s the single most...