Mine Safety and Health Materials
MSHA offers a variety of materials to assist trainers and mine operators in promoting a safe and healthy environment at U.S. mines. Use the search column or scroll through the most recent listings below to find materials for safety talks and trainings at your mine.
Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 6/1/2016
On April 28, 2016, the bodies of a 20-year-old and a 19-year-old were recovered in an area known as the clay pits in Harrison County, Texas.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 5/26/2016
A loader operator was filling a bin when the loader’s bucket hit the upper body of a miner who entered the area unannounced.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 5/19/2016
On May 4, 2016, a triaxle dump truck overturned at a crushed stone operation. The delivery truck was hauling and dumping material onsite at a designated waste dump.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 5/11/2016
Phosphate/Surface – A miner operating a loaded articulated, haul truck drove through a berm and rolled the truck down the face of the dam.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 5/4/2016
Surface Area of Underground Salt Mine – The bottom cone section of a 750 ton bin broke loose and fell onto the conveyors below, spilling about 350 tons of salt on the ground.
Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 5/1/2016
Miners working in warehouses are exposed to hazards that can result in traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders or illnesses from exposure to harmful chemicals.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 4/27/2016
Surface Dimension Stone - A miner was operating a crawler hydraulic blast hole drill and the miner’s loose-fitting sweatshirt was caught in the drill steel.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 4/20/2016
Cement Plant – Three miners were on the plant roof attempting to clean the roof vent buildup. They were tied off when the roof slowly collapsed.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 4/13/2016
Surface Dredge - A miner was preparing to move the floatation platform.