May M/NM Mining Disasters
It is a good time to remind people of Sunshine (the tragedy that could have been prevented, and that caused MESA to shift from Interior to labor, and become MSHA).
May Coal Mining Disasters
May Coal Mining Disasters By-Specific-Month-Qry Date State Type Mine Name Location Killed 5/11/1854 VA Explosion Chesterfield Richmond, VA 19 5/27/1871 PA Smoke from Fire West Pittston West Pittston, PA 20
May Mine Disasters/Rescues
Successful Mine Rescues in May 1907 — Seven miners were rescued after 100 hours in the flooded Mine No. 38 of the Berwind-White Operations at Foustwell (near Johnstown), Pennsylvania. Their
Today’s Quote
"I really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life." --Dean Koontz
Incident Report, Solvent Yapour Explosion During Engine Maintenance Tasks
Summary of incident In October 2017, a maintenance technician escaped serious injury when an explosion happened while he was performing a valve adjustment on a dump truck. Click here to
Mining History, Central America
Do download the presentation, "The Spanish Main Mining History," click here. Thanks for the share, PMJ!
Photo of the Day: Box Cutters/Utility Knives
These knives are tough on people and it seems I am seeing an upswing on accidents with them after we have preached and thought we had a handle on these
Today’s Quote
"Keep showing up every day and trying to get better. Don’t count yourself out." --Ellen Chisa
Firefighters Increased Cancer Risk
Firefighters Are Facing the Heat of a New Five-Alarm Threat — Testicular Cancer Ian Douglass The smoke and soot from the blazes they battle put them at twice the risk
Electrical PowerPoint
To download the Electrical PowerPoint, click here. Thanks for the share, CJ!
