February 23, 2026 · Each mining role requires different knowledge to support a strong safety culture, from operational safety to regulatory compliance and site-specific policy development and enforcement.
February 20, 2026 · In support of the President’s Cost of Living Initiative, the Mine Safety & Health Administration is hosting a virtual Mining Industry Job Fair Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. EST.
February 19, 2026 · The Mine Safety and Health Administration encourages operators to examine all equipment with autotransformers currently in service and review safe handling of and response to ammonia gas.
February 2, 2026 · Portions of the U.S. Federal Government shut down after Congress failed to pass legislation for FY 26 appropriations Jan. 29. Safety-essential inspections and enforcement continue.
January 30, 2026 · In its final report, MSHA found Signal Peak Silica and Stout Excavating did not inspect and maintain the tailing pond dam that ruptured, overturning an excavator & killing the operator.
January 9, 2026 · Proxicam’s Pedestrian Detection & Proximity Warning System uses AI object recognition and edge processing to deliver instant alerts for pedestrian proximity & exclusion zone breaches.
December 22, 2025 · The Elvex ValueMuff HB-25 over-head earmuffs from Delta Plus Corporation feature a lightweight yet rugged and fully-dielectric construction including Elvex’s smart fold-out design.
December 15, 2025 · Reviewing seven letters of interpretation issued in 2025, OSHA answered regulatory questions about hazard evaluation, training, reporting forms, engineering controls, and stair design.
December 12, 2025 · MSHA awarded $10,537,000 in grants to fund mine safety and health training and re-training programs tailored to regional hazards and conditions in 45 U.S. states and territories.
December 9, 2025 · Easy to install and maintain, Return Idler Guards from Belt Conveyor Guarding protect workers from being drawn into return idlers and eliminate access to pinch points.
December 8, 2025 · Luis Espinosa, a haul truck driver with 10 years experience, died after crossing a berm into a water-filled pit at the Cemex mine in Miami, Florida. MSHA provided best practices.
December 7, 2025 · The G-series safety gate from FabEnCo by Tractel is tested to meet OSHA requirements. It can quickly and easily be installed to add self-closing fall protection to any handrail or wall.
December 5, 2025 · National Miners Day, observed annually on Dec. 6, commemorates the date of the deadliest mine accident in U.S. history. The Monongah disaster kickstarted modern safety and health regulations.
December 3, 2025 · In OSHAcademy’s third Construction Focus Four Hazards series training course, students can learn how to identify, describe, and protect against common struck-by hazards.
December 2, 2025 · After a maintenance worker was struck and seriously injured by a spring-loaded bolt while repairing a motor, MSHA issued a safety alert including best practice to control stored energy.