Renewed partnership focuses on providing training resources and technical assistance to protect the health of aggregate miners.
NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is urging operators to increase inspections and controls during freeze-thaw cycles, citing elevated risks from unstable ground and slick conditions.
Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, administered by MSHA, will support mine safety and health training programs nationwide, expanding education and hazard awareness in a high-risk industry.
The new federal resource provides mining employers with a step-by-step framework to identify risks, expand prevention strategies, and support worker well-being.
New statewide data shows mine and quarry injuries dropping to a record 0.82 rate, reflecting strong safety training efforts and industry-wide commitment to prevention.