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...
The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to “prevent death, illness, and injury from mining and promote safe and healthful workplaces for miners.” Essentially, that’s...
In a similar way that the Mine Act of 1977 established MSHA (the Mine Safety and Health Administration), the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) created OSMRE (the Office of...
For experienced miners as well as anyone new to the mining industry, you know that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is the regulatory division of the Department of Labor in the U.S....
