MSHA Archives - Cornett's Corner

MSHA, We Need to Do Something Different

mconlin2021-06-23T09:33:20-04:00June 23rd, 2021|Cornett's Corner, MSHA, National|

We need to do something different’: MSHA stakeholder call focuses on improved training June 15, 2021 Arlington, VA — Seven of the 15 fatal on-the-job injuries among miners to date

May 18, 2021 – Fatality Alert

mconlin2021-06-01T10:29:10-04:00June 1st, 2021|Alerts, Cornett's Corner, MSHA|

MINE FATALITY – On May 18, 2021, a telehandler was towing a trailer with a diesel pump onboard up an inclined underground roadway when the tow hitch suddenly broke. The

Mine Fatality Alert, Going Home From Work

mconlin2021-05-17T12:02:06-04:00May 17th, 2021|Alerts, Cornett's Corner, MSHA|

Mine Fatality Alert, Going Home From Work. Click here to view the alert. Thanks for the share, KE!

Protecting Miners | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

mconlin2021-04-28T13:30:58-04:00April 28th, 2021|Cornett's Corner, MSHA|

It was suggested this information might be good for folks to know, so I'm forwarding it to my "newsletter" list. I know how you all used to love Randy's newsletters.

Husch Blackwell: MSHA Announces New Guidelines on COVID-19

mconlin2021-03-18T12:31:58-04:00March 18th, 2021|Cornett's Corner, MSHA, Safety News|

MSHA Announces New Guidelines on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 By Donna Pryor on Mar 11, 2021 One year into the pandemic, MSHA has released new guidance to

New Acting MSHA Head

mconlin2021-02-22T09:41:21-05:00February 22nd, 2021|Cornett's Corner, MSHA, National|

Biden appoints Jennette Galanis as acting head of MSHA February 18, 2021 JOE BIDEN MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION SAFETY LEADERSHIP Washington — President Joe Biden on Feb. 1 named

2021 Fatal Summary MSHA

mconlin2021-02-10T09:35:37-05:00February 10th, 2021|Cornett's Corner, Mine Fatality, MSHA|

Fatal Summary update is attached. Click here to download the PDF. Click here to download the Word document. Thanks for the share, BA!

Coal Mine Fatality Alert

mconlin2021-02-01T15:09:49-05:00February 1st, 2021|Alerts, Cornett's Corner, MSHA|

MINE FATALITY – On Jan. 16, 2021, a miner was fatally injured while using a tool to remove a down-the-hole hammer. The drill motor turned unexpectedly, pinning the driller’s leg

MSHA, We Are Getting A Clearer Picture Of How It Really Looks

mconlin2020-11-05T10:58:36-05:00November 5th, 2020|Cornett's Corner, MSHA|

COVID-19 has not derailed the "One MSHA Initiative," MSHA's effort to blur the "distinction between coal and metal/non-metal enforcement for more efficient use of resources." That's not a surprise, given

Confined Space Alert

mconlin2020-10-30T11:21:40-04:00October 30th, 2020|Alerts, Cornett's Corner, MSHA|

Confined space accidents prompt MSHA alert By Kevin Yanik| October 19, 2020 The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a safety alert regarding confined spaces. According to MSHA, three