January Fatality Updates

Final Reports posted:

Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:

  • 1/19/21 – Powered Haulage

Fatalities awaiting Final Report to be posted:

Spring Thaws Go Virtual

The traditional Spring Thaws held around the country are virtual this year so you may be able to attend them even if they aren’t in your area. Spring Thaws are held by mining industry hosts to:

•  increase awareness and recognition of mining hazards.
•  improve hazard correction.
•  encourage safe work practices.

At these events, safety professionals from mining and equipment companies, associations, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration share information on a range of mining hazards. While MSHA does not sponsor these events, they encourage miners to take advantage of those offered in your area, in-person or virtual.

You can see the schedule on MSHA’s web site here.

December Fatality Updates

Final Reports posted:

Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:

  • 12/14/20 Coal (2) – Fall of Roof or Back
  • 12/15/20 MNM – Machinery

Fatalities awaiting Final Report to be posted:

November Fatality Updates

Final Reports posted:

  • 8/21/20 MNM – Limestone – Machinery Updated (11/30/20)

Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:

  • 10/27/20 Coal – Fall of Roof or Back
  • 11/8/20 MNM – Machinery
  • 11/23/20 Coal – Powered Haulage
  • 11/23/20 MNM – Electrical

Fatalities awaiting Final Report to be posted:

OSHA COVID-19 Violations

Stepping into OSHA-land for a moment, a news release several days ago stated “U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $2,851,533 in Coronavirus Violations.” Whether your job is in an OSHA or MSHA jurisdiction, OSHA provides some helpful enforcement and safety publications. Here are links to:

Common COVID-19 Citations (pdf)

Lessons Learned from Enforcement (pdf)

OSHA COVID-19 Resource Page

October Fatality Updates

Final Reports posted:

  • 5/21/20 MNM – Limestone – Hand Tools (updated 10/8/20)
  • 8/26/20 MNM – Sand & Gravel – Machinery (updated 10/15/20)
  • 7/29/20 MNM – Sand & Gravel – Powered Haulage (updated 10/28/20)
  • 8/18/20 MNM – Sand & Gravel – Falling Sliding Material (updated 10/28/20)

Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:

  • 8/21/20 MNM – Limestone – Machinery
  • 10/19/20 MNM – Dimension Sandstone – Machinery
  • 10/27/20 Coal – Fall of Roof or Back

Fatalities awaiting Final Report to be posted:

October 30 is Mine Rescue Day

October 30th was set aside as Mine Rescue Day (MRD) in 2013 as a time to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of volunteers who risk their own lives to save other miners.

Throughout our nation’s history, members of the mining community have been called upon to rescue their fellow miners from emergency situations in coal and metal and nonmetal mines, whether trapped by fires, explosions, roof falls, flooding or harmful gases.

On Mine Rescue Day, we salute these brave individuals who give their time and risk their lives in the service of others. – MSHA

September Fatality Updates

Final Reports posted:

  • 7/9/20 MNM – Sand & Gravel – Electrical (updated 9/17/20)
  • 6/19/20 MNM – Limestone – Falling, Sliding Material (updated 9/18/20)

Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:

  • None

Fatalities awaiting Final Report to be posted: