Provides an overview of silicosis and how it can be prevented in the mining industry.
Statistics, data, and interactive graphs about mining illnesses and injuries.
Discover the leading cause of black lung disease and what NIOSH is doing to address this hazard.
Learn about noise-induced hearing loss in the mining industry and how we are working to prevent it.
Health and safety solutions
Current and past NIOSH mining research topics
An overview of the dangers of ground falls and how workers can be protected from them.
Know what hazards cause strains and sprains in mining and what NIOSH is doing to address them.
An overview of the causes of mining explosions and ways to prevent them.
An overview of mining machinery struck-by injuries and how they can be prevented.
Learn how NIOSH Mining is working to reduce respiratory hazards for mine workers.