Christopher Mark

As of 2025, Christopher Mark is the current principal roof control specialist for the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), an agency of the Department of Labor.[1] He has been in this role since 2010, most notably achieving a landmark zero fatalities attributed to roof falls in 2016—the first year on record without such casualties.[1][2] He previously worked for 23 years as the leader of the ground control research program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.[3]

Awards

Christopher Mark has earned multiple awards for his accomplishments, both for his work as principal roof control specialist and leader of the ground control research program. Dates before 2010 are for his job in the ground control research program.

Award Name Date Given
Syd S. & Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award 2006[4]
AIME Erskine Ramsay Medal 2014[1]
Sammies Award 2024[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Christopher Mark | The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers". aimehq.org. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  2. ^ a b Medals, Samuel J. Heyman Service to America. "Christopher Mark". Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  3. ^ "Christopher MARK | Principal Roof Control Specialist | PhD | United States Department of Labor, Washington, D.C. | Technical Support | Research profile". ResearchGate. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  4. ^ "Syd S. & Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining". Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. Retrieved 2025-11-30.

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