mining (mines, miners)

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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Filed in Safety and Health, Mining • By: Stephen Gigliotti •
Stay Out, Stay Alive. MSHA.
Each year, dozens of people are injured or killed while exploring, swimming or playing at a mine property. Active and abandoned mine sites all pose serious risks to people untrained
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Filed in Mining, Safety and Health • By: Stan Michalek •
Quecreek Mine Shaft image.
On July 24, 2002, nine coal miners at the Quecreek #1 Mine site in Pennsylvania were trapped after mining activities breached an adjacent mine filled with water. For 77 hours
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Filed in Mining, Worker Safety and Health • By: Holly Armstrong •
Women's History Month MSHA Graphic
Throughout America’s history, women have played a critical role in mines and mining operations. During Women's History Month, we recognize the contributions women have made in the mining industry and
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