Industry News
MSHA’s analysis of recent accident data indicate that accidents involving customer and contract truck drivers, and managers and supervisors performing mining tasks represent a significant number of recent fatalities. MSHA has implemented an enhanced enforcement program to help improve safety and health in the mining industry. Any citations issued for violations discussed below may be […]
IMAA News
The Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association is very pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Safety Awards. IMAA presented 114 safety awards to plants that had no reportable injuries to plant personnel for the previous year, which was based on the 2019 MSHA data. With safety being a top priority at every plant, IMAA is […]
Industry News
New MSHA guidance seeks to mitigate, prevent viral spread at mining sites WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor issued today stronger worker safety guidance to help mine operators and mine workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks that could lead to exposure. The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s “Protecting Miners: MSHA Guidance […]
Industry News
From CONN MACIEL CAREY LLP On March 10, 2021, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) released additional – and more detailed – COVID-19 guidance.
IMAA News
Starting in 2021, IMAA will be offering MSHA Part 46 8-hour Annual Refresher Training as a live, online interactive class. The classes will be conducted by MSHA certified instructor, Ron Bucci, and hosted through Zoom. Find a class that fits your schedule: Training Calendar Benefits of Virtual Annual Refresher Training: Keep travel to a minimum! […]
Industry News
Recently, NSSGA held a conference call to discuss the COVID-19 crisis and effects on aggregates businesses. Below are a list of resources that resulted from the call, as well as some additional resources for the Indiana aggregates industry: Best Practices Best Management Practices for Aggregates Regarding COVID-19 COVID-19 Measures – CRH COVID-19 Operations Collected Industry […]
IMAA News
IMAA offers MSHA certified safety training to both members and non-members throughout the year. Safety trainings are either scheduled for Open Enrollment on predetermined dates at the IMAA office for both annual refresher classes or new miner classes, or scheduled on an as-need basis through a custom class at the requesting company’s site. Open Enrollment […]
IMAA News
On Monday, January 27th the Plant Operators Committee presented their annual Operations Seminar. During 2019 the committee, lead by IMI’s Craig Gibson, looked at several different topics to feature at the one-day, dedicated seminar specifically designed for the day-to-day operators of a plant or quarry. Committee members recognized the need for consistent and effective communication […]
Industry News
Respirable Quartz and Dust Fell to All-Time Low ARLINGTON, VA – There were 24 mining fatalities in the U.S. in 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reports. This is the fewest annual fatalities ever recorded, and only the fifth year in MSHA’s 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30. MSHA […]
IMAA Awards
The Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association is very pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Safety Awards. One hundred twelve awards were presented to representatives from plants that had no reportable injuries to plant personnel for the previous year, which was based on the 2018 MSHA data. With safety being a top priority at every […]
