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.
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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.
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Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 9/27/2018
Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice – Honeywell Recalls Hard Hats – Added 9/25/2018
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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.
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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 repair the crus
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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 miner in
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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 stepped on a sec -
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 roll away.
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Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 7/12/2018
Surface – Crushed & Broken Stone – On June 16, 2018, a mechanic fell 10 feet from a portable cone crusher. The mechanic struck his head on the crusher before landing on the
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Close Call / Serious Accident
Posted 7/6/2018
Surface – Sand and Gravel
–On May 18, 2018, a contractor sustained serious burns when he was working in a electrical panel and touched an electrified feed line with a scre