Mining Industry Reaches Historic Low Injury Rate in 2025

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced that the mining industry achieved a record-low injury rate in 2025, marking continued progress in workplace safety across the sector. The all-injury rate fell to 1.74 injuries per 200,000 hours worked, down from 1.82 the previous year. While the milestone reflects advancements in training, safety practices, and worker protection, continued commitment to safety remains essential across all mining operations.

Read the full news release here.

Prepare Your Mine Site Before Hurricane Season Begins

Hurricane season officially begins in June, making now the time to prepare for severe weather risks. Florida surface mines can face flooding, high winds, equipment damage, and evacuation challenges during major storms. Proper preparation can help reduce hazards and improve emergency response when conditions change quickly.

Watch the video on YouTube here.

Strong Training Builds Strong Emergency Response

Through hands-on drills, exercises, and ongoing practice, miners and rescue teams strengthen the skills needed for hazard recognition, decision-making, and emergency response. Continuous training builds the confidence and readiness required when every second matters.

Competition Photos Available on Facebook

Competition photos are now available on our Facebook page, featuring highlights from this year’s event. Thank you to all the competitors, alternates, coordinators, volunteers, judges, sponsors, exhibitors, and staff who helped make the competition a success.

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The Legacy of Mine Rescue Teams

Since the first national mine rescue demonstration in 1911, mine rescue teams have played a critical role in responding to mining emergencies across the country. Today, hundreds of trained teams continue preparing for the dangerous and demanding work of protecting and rescuing fellow miners when emergencies occur.

Read more about the history of mine rescue teams here.

Congratulations to the Joseph A Holmes Safety Association 2026 Award Winners!



• William “Bill” Hoover Lifetime Achievement Award – Kent Armstrong
• Ivan Van Horne Award – Steve Sandbrook
• Holmes Safety Association Man of the Year – Brad Gover
• Holmes Safety Association Woman of the Year – Bethany Howerton
• Holmes Mine Rescue Association Person of the Year – Alan Dupree

CMC’s Southeast Workplace Safety (MSHA & OSHA) and Labor & Employment Law Summit



We are thrilled to invite you to Conn Maciel Carey LLP’s Inaugural Southeast Workplace Safety (OSHA & MSHA) and Labor & Employment Law Summit in Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026! This in-person program, conducted by attorneys in CMC’s national OSHA & Workplace Safety, MSHA & Mine Safety, and Labor & Employment Practice Groups, is designed to update Southeast employers on important legal developments affecting employers across the Region.

Register for the 2026 Southeast Mine Safety & Health Conference



Are you interested in mining health and safety? If you answered yes, mark your calendar for the Annual Southeastern US Mine Safety and Health Conference. The audience will be addressed by keynote speakers from the health and safety industry, along with sessions taught by safety professionals across the southeast.

The Florida Mine Safety Program (FMSP) aims to educate those who partake in mining operations by assisting mining companies and mining contractors with their health and safety training. For more than 30 years, the program has operated as a federally-funded grant program under the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), whose mission is to prevent death, disease and injuries in the mining industry. This is done through a variety of training courses, conferences and informational seminars offered by FMSP. These courses highlight proper emergency evacuation plans, health and safety standards and more. FMSP diligently works to ensure that miners working in both Florida metal and nonmetal operations are aware of the health and safety standards and are effectively trained to take precautionary measures. Through a collaborative effort, FMSP and MSHA Educational Field and Small Mine Services (EFSMS) work together to reduce the frequency and severity of mining accidents and ensure a safe environment for all.

Disclosure of Federal Participation (Stevens Amendment) 

• The Florida MSHA State Grants Program informs the public that the use of Federal dollars in the Florida Mine Safety Program meets the Stevens Amendment requirement. Bid Solicitations, press releases, various instructional material purchases, training resources, video productions, websites, social media, mine rescue events, staff professional development opportunities, and all engagements have been funded in whole or in part with Federal Entitlement Dollars.  
• This Florida Mine Safety Program Bid Solicitation is fully supported by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, MSHA State Grants Program, of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $208,973.00 with 25% ($52,243.00) from non-governmental sources.  
• This material was produced under Grant Number 25R55MS000113-01-00 from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, MSHA State Grants Program, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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