Mining

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 Safety and Health, Mining • By: Stephen Gigliotti •
A miner stands on equipment at a surface mine.
All workers – and supervisors in particular – need to recognize the conditions of a “hot” job and should be provided heat-stress training on worker risk, prevention, symptoms, monitoring, treatment
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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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