Mine Safety and Health Materials
Lapse in Appropriations
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.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 1/21/2016
Crushed & Broken Stone mine - Miner entered the impact crusher to remove a blockage. Rocks fell from the feeder above and engulfed him up to his knees.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 1/12/2016
Limestone mine - During a blast, fly rock left the mine site and struck the windshield of a pick-up truck traveling by on a public road near the mine site.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 1/2/2016
Surface Sand and Gravel – A miner was ripping and pushing material with a dozer when he lost control of the dozer.
Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 11/1/2015
Unsafe work in confined spaces has led to miner deaths and injuries in the metal and nonmetal mining industry.
Slide Presentations
Posted 10/1/2015
During the fall, many intermittent mines are preparing for the winter season and performing annual shutdown or repair activities.