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.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 5/10/2019
Facility – Cement – On May 7, 2019, a miner suffered burns to his body when superheated gases carrying hot, fine, alkaline particles were forcefully expelled through an open proces
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 2/27/2019
Surface - Gold – On 10/22/2018, a contract employee fell 20 feet during the installation of a building roof at the mine.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 10/5/2018
Sand and Gravel – On September 19, 2018, two miners were injured when a building partially collapsed during construction.
Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 9/27/2018
Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice – Honeywell Recalls Hard Hats – Added 9/25/2018
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 9/26/2018
Surface Crushed & Broken Granite – On August 9, 2018, a miner was injured when the pan scraper he was operating stalled, travelled through a berm and rolled over a bench.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 8/30/2018
Surface – Limestone – On July 9, 2018, a miner was injured when the belt conveyor he was standing on unexpectedly moved. The miner was standing on the conveyor to repai
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 8/15/2018
Surface - Gold – On 6/19/2018, a miner was seriously injured while making repairs on a rotating screen plant. A chain used to lift a thrust bearing failed and struck the mine
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 8/9/2018
Surface – Copper – On June 15, 2018, a miner fell from a man basket while exiting an electric shovel.
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 8/3/2018
Surface – Lead-Zinc – On April 11, 2018, a miner received serious injuries when he was struck by a piece of metal floor grating. A construction supervisor steppe
Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 7/19/2018
Plant – Cement – On July 2, 2018, a miner in the process of dumping the contents in the vaccum truck was seriously injured when he tripped while chasing the vacuum truck that began to r