Feature
Inside the Industry's Newest Safety Initiatives
The silica rule, proximity detection, and continuous atmospheric monitoring.
Explainer
Mine Safety by the Numbers
The trends behind the statistics, and where to pull official data yourself.
Ongoing
Safety Updates
Rolling notes on rules, enforcement, and technology as they develop.
Official resources every miner should bookmark
- MSHA — msha.gov — regulations, fatality reports, and the Mine Data Retrieval System for any mine's inspection history.
- NIOSH Mining Program — cdc.gov/niosh/mining — research, black lung screening information, and safety technology evaluations.
- Section 103(g) complaints — miners have the legal right to request an MSHA inspection anonymously when they believe a hazard exists.