11 JUNE 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Identifying and Eliminating Safety and Health Hazards Adapted from Information by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Between January and March 2025, in the U.S., there were ten fatalities among miners, which is more than three times the fatalities recorded during the same time frame last year. The majority of these incidents were due to powered haulage accidents, machinery-related incidents, and falls from faces, ribs, sides, or highwalls. Four of the fatalities were linked to ground or coal rib condition failures. Additionally, another four deaths resulted from inadequate maintenance or unsafe use of machinery. One fatality was related to explosives, while another occurred due to the failure to lock and tag out equipment properly. By adopting robust safety and health programs, employers can significantly reduce the risk of fatalities. Key components of any effective safety and health initiative include conducting workplace examinations, recognizing and avoiding hazards, as well as providing thorough training. To avert serious and potentially fatal accidents, it is essential for everyone in the mining sector to remain attentive to potential hazards. Best practices on identifying and eliminating safety and health hazards: j Carrying out examinations before working or moving near ribs and highwalls, as well as increasing the frequency of these checks after rainfall, freezing, or thawing conditions. j Ensure equipment is operated and maintained according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. j Evacuate all personnel from the blasting area unless appropriate blasting shelters are in place to protect against flyrock. j Create and enforce policies and procedures that guarantee tasks are completed safely. j Provide training for miners on safe maintenance and repair methods, including safe access, lock out/tag out practices, and securing equipment to prevent hazardous motion. j Educate miners on recognizing hazards and unsafe work practices, empowering them to halt any unsafe activities they encounter. MIN NOW HIRING - WWDR - Sales - DISPLAY Contact: Veronica I. “Ronnie” Jones 850-258-2860 EACH AD appearing in WWDR gets a FREE LINK in our ONLINE ISSUE! Even these!
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