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Mine truck driver dies after crossing berm into water-filled pit

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.

National Miners Day 2025: Remembering Monongah

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.

MSHA issues safety alert following tensioner bolt injury

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.

MSHA issues safety alert to contract truck drivers

November 21, 2025 · Following a fatal rollover at a Rhode Island gravel pit, the Mine Safety & Health Administration issued a safety alert including best practice guidelines to contract truck drivers.

Government shutdown over: what it means for safety agencies

November 14, 2025 · President Trump signed a continuing resolution Nov. 12, allowing safety agencies to resume full operations until Jan. 30. FY26 appropriations must be finalized before the new deadline.

Senate confirms safety agency leaders

October 14, 2025 · The U.S. Senate recently confirmed over 100 nominees for administrative positions, including assistant secretaries and review commission members for OSHA and the MSHA.

Safety associations urge Feds to keep government open during budget negotiations

October 7, 2025 · Seven U.S. safety associations - ABSA International, AIHA, ASSP, HFES, IHMM, ISEA, and NSC - have urged Congress and President Trump to keep the government open during budget negotiations.

MSHA continuing regular inspections during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · MSHA will continue regular quarterly and semiannual inspections, along with air and dust environmental sampling, during the October 2025 U.S. Federal government shutdown.

Safety-critical DOL activities continuing during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · OSHA is keeping 25% of its employees and MSHA is keeping 50% of its employees to continue activities necessary to protect life and property during the October 2025 government shutdown.