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.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is distributing more than $10.5 million to 45 states, the Navajo Nation and the Northern Mariana Islands to support programs aimed at reducing mining accidents, injuries and illnesses.
The Labor Department has awarded $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago grants to three institutions to support mine safety training and reduce workplace hazards.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will provide free, confidential screenings this September to help coal miners detect black lung disease early.