Since October 2020, four massive pillar collapses have occurred in limestone mines. Each was accompanied by a powerful air blast and the formation of a large surface sinkhole. Fortunately they did not result in any injuries. Another massive pillar collapse occurred in 2015, and…
Safety and Health Initiatives
In 2025, powered haulage accidents accounted for 13 of the nation’s 33 mining fatalities (39%) and 426 of the 4,792 nonfatal injuries (9%). These accidents involved equipment such as shuttle cars, locomotives, front end loaders and more.