Category: Mines

Safety in the workplace is the top goal for the Division of Mine Safety

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on March 20, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Carrie Searcy Office of the Secretary This year, there has been a huge push in mine safety by the Division of Mine Safety (DMS), in the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources. The Division’s “Nobody Gets Hurt Today” campaign is part of its effort to ensure that injuries […]

Mine Safety Competition at Jenny Wiley State Park sharpens skills

By Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet on May 4, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

By Jennifer Turner The Department for Natural Resources The Kentucky Division of Mine Safety teams battled it out in a skills contest at Jenny Wiley State Park for two days in mid-April. While the Harlan regional office’s mine rescue team was named the overall champion, all teams gained […]