mine fatalities

Filed in Safety and Health, Mining, Español • By: Kevin Deel •
A coal miner wearing a helmet with a headlamp controls a continuous mining machine underground.
In 2023, 16 miners died in incidents caused by a malfunction, improperly maintained or damaged machinery. Learn about best practices to keep miners safe.
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Filed in Safety and Health, Mining, Español • By: Brian Thompson •
Blue image with a lit candle on the left side. On the right, in yellow and white, there is text that says "Workers Memorial Day."
At 6 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, 56-year-old James “Dee” Hemphill and 24-year-old Emmitt Shorter went to work at Harmony Mine and Mill in Mississippi. Both men were working
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Filed in Safety and Health, Español, Mining • By: Marcus Smith •
Two large dump trucks are parked in a wooded area with overhead power lines visible above them.
Following the deaths of three miners, we’re urging all mine workers to follow electrical safety best practices.
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Filed in Mining, Safety and Health • By: Holly Armstrong •
Entrance to the Aracoma Mine
Drawing on lessons from the Sago and Aracoma mine disasters, the MINER Act helped improve emergency response at mines across the country.
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Nicholas Gutierrez at work wearing a hardhat and reflective safety vest
As a third-generation miner, Nicholas Gutierrez understands the unique challenges — and rewards — associated with working in the mining industry.
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