Register now for our 2026 conference!
Join national and international experts in mining safety and health at our 2026 conference in Kansas City! Select the button below to find out how to register, get a special hotel rate, and learn about exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities.
2026 Scholarship applications open until May 1
We offer scholarships for college students pursuing studies related to mine safety.
Submit an application by May 1, 2026 to be considered.
New council in Alabama
The Holmes Safety Association is thrilled to announce the formation of the Crimson Safety Council. The council held its inaugural meeting in August 2025 at the Warrior Training Center in Brookwood, Alabama, with over 35 participants from coal mining operations, regulatory agencies, labor groups, and the Alabama Mining Association. The members expressed a strong commitment to prioritizing safety as a fundamental value, aligning with their vision of “EVERYONE GOES HOME.”
The newly appointed Board of Directors comprises Bill Hart and Eddie Sparks from Warrior, Billy Davis from Peabody, and Josh Robinette from Oak Grove. Special thanks are extended to the newly appointed board of directors for their team effort in launching this important initiative.
Holmes Safety Association individual information updates requested
The Holmes Safety Association branch of the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association is requesting contact information updates from its members of the Executive Committee, National Council, and all other Councils. Please submit your information using the link below:
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Connect with JAHSA on Social Media
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association is active on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to improve its communication and outreach to its members and to the mining community. This website is still the primary source of information from the Association, but we are excited to add these venues.
Resources
- History and Membership Benefits
- Constitution and Bylaws
- “Come Grow With Us” brochure with information about joining and forming a chapter
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Bulletin: Downloadable current and past issues
- Scholarships to support college students studying health and safety
- Professional Miner Program
Organization
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association has two branches: The Holmes Safety Association and the Holmes Mine Rescue Association.
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
General Secretary Joseph C. Mackowiak (Federal)
Holmes Safety Association officers
President Dustin Mowery, PA (State)
1st Vice-President Greg Taylor, MI (Labor)
2nd Vice-President Matthew Bunner, IN (Management)
3rd Vice-President Steve Sandbrook, PA (Vendor)
4th Vice-President
Secretary Elwood Burriss, WV (Federal)
Treasurer Robert Glatter, VA (Management)
Full list of HSA officers and Executive Committee members
Holmes Mine Rescue Association officers
President Allen Dupree
Secretary Jordan Fitzgerald
Treasurer David Grimm
Assistant Treasurer Lewis McCoy
For More Information
Write to: Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association PO Box 11490, Burke, VA 22009
Or call: (304) 236-3213 Or fax: (304) 256-3319 Or e-mail: mail@holmessafety.org
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