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MSHA issues seasonal ground fall alert

September 1, 2026 · 53-year-old miner Aaron Warrix was killed by falling rock. MSHA is reminding mine operators to review roof control plans and communicate hazards as moisture threatens stability.

CSB releases final report into fatal U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works explosion

August 10, 2026 · The CSB found process safety management, hazard analysis, & facility siting issues contributed to the fatal gas valve failure and explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works.

NIOSH cancels July 28-30 Black Lung screenings in Morgantown, WV

July 28, 2026 · NIOSH canceled its Black Lung screenings scheduled for July 28-30 at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn here how to find the next available dates and locations.

NIOSH, University of Colorado to launch VitalCog suicide prevention training for extraction industries

July 20, 2026 · The Johnson Depression Center, in partnership with NIOSH, will launch a new VitalCog Suicide Prevention Training program for the oil & gas and mining industries this fall.

Wildfires generating smoke across Canada & northern U.S.

July 15, 2026 · The National Weather Service and Environment Canada advise reducing or eliminating outdoor work and wearing respirators to filter out fine particles as dense smoke drifts eastward.

OSHA & MSHA open applications for $13 million in training grants

July 1, 2026 · OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grants applications are due July 31. MSHA’s Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants are due Aug. 31. Learn more about the opportunities and apply here.

MSHA establishes alliance with Metallurgical Coal Producers Association

June 12, 2026 · MSHA and MCPA will publish coal industry injury, illness, citation data, and case studies to improve training, education, best practice adoption, and foster a strong safety culture.

MSHA continues enforcing existing silica exposure rules amid ongoing litigation

May 8, 2026 · After industry group petitions, the United States Court of Appeals delayed MSHA’s 2024 Silica Rule’s compliance deadlines. Previous rules will stay in place until further notice.

OSHA updates heat protection national emphasis program

April 16, 2026 · Originally issued in 2022, the revised Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards NEP uses OSHA & BLS data to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk indoor and outdoor industries.

Cattron BWI Eagle Wireless Dozer Stop Switch

April 8, 2026 · The BWI Eagle Wireless Dozer Stop Switch from Cattron allows stockpile bulldozer operators to instantly stop feeders & send an emergency alert. It stops automatically if connection is lost.

CBS Equipment Dozer/Confined Space Oxygen Survival Kit

April 6, 2026 · The Dozer/Confined Space Kit from ChemBio Shelters provides oxygen, carbon dioxide scrubbing, lighting, first aid, and drinking water for those awaiting rescue from confined spaces.

Weldco-Beales CD ROPS Roll Over Protective Structures

April 5, 2026 · Open Roll Over Protective Structures from Weldco-Beales Mfg. provide better operator protection in a heavy machine roll over and include Falling Object Protective Structures.

SensorZone Proximity Warning Core

April 4, 2026 · The RFID-based Proximity Warning Core from SensorZone broadcasts 3 alerts across the cab, wearable tag, and surrounding area, logging data on each incident for site safety analytics.

SkEYEwatch SkyVue Heavy Equipment Camera System

April 3, 2026 · SkyVue Heavy Equipment Camera Systems from SkEYEwatch can help construction companies manage employees that ignore safety hazards to provide retraining before an injury or incident.

Heavy Equipment Armor Caterpillar Excavator Guards

April 2, 2026 · Heavy Equipment Armor offers UL 752-rated ballistic windows, bolt-on guarding, and top shields with an escape hatch for Caterpillar excavators to protect operators and add durability.