Safety First. Safety Always.


Safety is not an obligation—it’s a responsibility. Our safety practices have won awards, but that’s not why we hold ourselves to such high standards. It’s just the right thing to do. That's why we encourage accountability at every level, provide extensive training, and champion a culture where we look out for one another. We empower each employee to make the right decisions about safe practices when on the job, and at home.

Heavy Equipment Mining At Job Site

Safety Measures

We don't cut corners on safety. Our safety procedures meet or exceed all industry standards, and our people hold themselves and each other accountable for following these procedures every day.
North American Mining Employee Wearing Hat Installing Equipment At Job Site

Individual Team Ownership

No matter their position within the company, every one of our employees takes personal ownership of their entire team's safety. We look out for each other at all times, on every mine site.
North American Mining Employees Wearing Hard Hats & Neon Safety Vests At Job Site

Safety Meetings

Weekly safety meetings aren't good enough for North American Mining. We hold daily meetings to discuss important safety issues and plans for the day.
North American Mining Employee Operating Heavy Equipment

SafeStart Training

We utilize SafeStart Now training because it brings focus to common mistakes and errors that lead to injuries and fatalities. SafeStart Now takes safety awareness to the next level by reinforcing knowledge with practical techniques that help workers stay more alert to risk all day, every day, anywhere, and in every situation.
Heavy Equipment Mining At Job Site

Safety Measures

We don't cut corners on safety. Our safety procedures meet or exceed all industry standards, and our people hold themselves and each other accountable for following these procedures every day.
North American Mining Employee Wearing Hat Installing Equipment At Job Site

Individual Team Ownership

No matter their position within the company, every one of our employees takes personal ownership of their entire team's safety. We look out for each other at all times, on every mine site.
North American Mining Employees Wearing Hard Hats & Neon Safety Vests At Job Site

Safety Meetings

Weekly safety meetings aren't good enough for North American Mining. We hold daily meetings to discuss important safety issues and plans for the day.
North American Mining Employee Operating Heavy Equipment

SafeStart Training

We utilize SafeStart Now training because it brings focus to common mistakes and errors that lead to injuries and fatalities. SafeStart Now takes safety awareness to the next level by reinforcing knowledge with practical techniques that help workers stay more alert to risk all day, every day, anywhere, and in every situation.

Testimonials

J.C. Butler

Testimonials

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Safety, environmental stewardship, and serving our customers' needs—these are our top priorities every day and well into the future.

J.C. Butler President and CEO, NACCO and North American Coal
Our Standards

Industry Leaders in Safety


Our safety standards are designed to ensure our team members return home safe after every work day. The National Mining Association has ranked us as an industry leader for our safety practices, and we’ve won more than 100 safety awards at the state and national level.

  • National Sentinels of Safety Award
  • MSHA Inspector’s Choice Award
  • MSHA Sentinels of Safety Certificate
  • Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Certificate of Honor
  • Energy Coalition for Contractors Safety Performance Award
  • Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Safety Award
  • Texas Mining and Reclamation Association - Safety Recognition Award