Occupational noise is one of the most common health hazards in mining. While noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an obvious outcome, workers exposed to high levels of occupational noise for extended...
Category: Mine Safety
Personal Protective Equipment For Mining – PPE Product Guide
While the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) takes an active role in testing, approving, and certifying certain types of mining equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) typically...
In addition to rates of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) tracks common mining citations and violations. This information is used to support...
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) oversees the U.S. mining industry by administering and enforcing Title 30 in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) related to mineral resources. Title...
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...
10 Long-Term Mining Health Risks And How To Protect Yourself
Surface and underground mining can be physically demanding and potentially hazardous work. And while there are thousands of injuries reported annually by U.S. miners and mining contractors hurt by...