by MSHA Safety Services | Dec 12, 2025 | Mine Safety
In mining, safety isn’t just a policy—it’s the foundation of the entire operation. And when it comes to fire, there’s very little room for error. Whether underground or on the surface, fires can escalate quickly due to limited escape routes, the presence of flammable...
by MSHA Safety Services | Dec 5, 2025 | Mine Safety
Mining operations use flammable liquids like fuel, solvents, and lubricants to power machines, clean parts, and maintain equipment. Improper handling of these substances can cause fires, explosions, toxic exposure, and serious environmental harm. Due to these risks,...
by MSHA Safety Services | Dec 2, 2025 | Mine Safety
Mining is one of the most hazardous industries in the world, where even a small oversight can lead to catastrophic outcomes. One of the safety concerns in both surface and underground mining operations is fire prevention. The Mine Safety and Health Administration...
by MSHA Safety Services | Oct 29, 2025 | Mine Safety
Rock bursts are some of the most sudden and dangerous events that underground miners face. Unlike the hazards you find on the surface—like highwall or stockpile collapses—rock bursts happen deep underground when built-up stress in the rock suddenly releases with...
by MSHA Safety Services | Oct 25, 2025 | Mine Safety
Preventing slope failures and managing highwall safety are important steps to running safe and sustainable surface mining operations. Highwalls—the steep rock faces left behind by mining—can be dangerous if not carefully managed, with risks including collapses that...
by MSHA Safety Services | Oct 23, 2025 | Mine Safety
Mining operations often take place close to steep highwalls and large stockpiles of loose materials. While these features are essential for ongoing production, they also introduce serious safety challenges. Unexpected failures can happen suddenly, risking lives,...
