by MSHA Safety Services | Jun 30, 2025 | Regulations and Resources
Mining has long been one of the most hazardous industries, with tragedies unfolding throughout history that highlight the dangers faced by workers underground. However, these grim events have also been catalysts for important changes in safety standards and...
by MSHA Safety Services | Jun 25, 2025 | Regulations and Resources
Mining has long been a cornerstone of economic development in many communities, providing jobs, infrastructure, and opportunities. However, while mining can bring prosperity, it also comes with significant risks. When accidents occur, the consequences ripple through...
by MSHA Safety Services | Jun 21, 2025 | Regulations and Resources
On May 2, 1972, a deadly fire broke out deep inside the Sunshine Mine in Kellogg, Idaho—then one of the nation’s most productive silver mines. By day’s end, the fire had claimed 91 lives, marking one of the worst mining disasters in U.S. history. That immense loss...
by MSHA Safety Services | Jun 18, 2025 | MSHA
Mining has long been one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, with a history marred by catastrophic accidents and preventable tragedies. For decades, miners worked under perilous conditions with minimal oversight, facing daily threats such as...
by MSHA Safety Services | Jun 14, 2025 | MSHA
Mining is one of the most dangerous industries, and even with all the safety improvements over the years, accidents still happen. That’s where the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) comes in. MSHA plays a critical role in investigating these incidents and...
