MSHA issues alert on seasonal ground falls

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a seasonal alert warning mine operators to regularly review and update their roof and ground control plans as conditions and methods change. MSHA data shows approximately one miner death per 150 incidents related to ground falls, underscoring the critical importance of proactive ground stability management.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding mine operators that they should regularly review and update roof or ground control plans as needed when ground conditions or mining methods shift. In a recent safety alert, MSHA says it has recorded one miner death in around 150…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.