Fatal Highwall Rock Fall at Open-Pit Mine Prompts Urgent MSHA Safety Warnings and Industry-Wide Scrutiny
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September 11, 2026
By Danielle Naidu Enriched and Expanded Reporting Main Facts A tragic workplace incident on August 24 has claimed the life of an open-pit miner who was struck by falling debris while operating a heavy-duty blast-hole drilling rig. According to a formal…
Honoring the Fallen: Department of Labor Launches New Round of Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants
June 30, 2026
By Jesse Jacobs, Assistant Editor, OHSOnline In an ongoing commitment to bolstering the safety culture of the American mining industry, the U.S. Department of Labor has officially announced the latest cycle of the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants. This…
