Mining in hot work areas during summer can cause serious health issues for miners.
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.
Since 2018, there have been seven fatalities involving miners operating personnel carriers. These accidents could have been prevented if mine operators: 1) had adequate procedures in place to ens
Operator Booths, Control Rooms, Enclosed Cabs
In the last ten years, 22 miners and contractors have been fatally injured and
Recent train derailments and chemical spills, including several incidents on mine sites, have increased the importance of maintaining awareness about hazardous chemicals used in mining.
Always Stay Out of the Line of (Electrical) Fire
Three Miners Electrocuted in Ten Days
Since CY 2012, falling rocks and materials from hazardous highwalls have resulted in 9 mining fatalities and 27 serious injuries.