Matthew Jaynes
Safety Consultant
With 22 years of experience in mine safety, health, and regulatory compliance, Matthew Jaynes leverages his extensive industry and regulatory expertise to help mining operations improve safety performance, reduce risk, and maintain compliance with MSHA requirements. His background includes mechanical engineering, mine safety inspections, industrial safety and hygiene, accident investigation, risk assessment, and EHS compliance auditing. Having spent 12 years in the private mining sector and 10 years with MSHA, including serving as a District Field Office Supervisor, Matthew brings a unique perspective that combines operational realities with regulatory expectations. He excels at helping organizations navigate complex safety challenges, strengthen compliance programs, and build resilient safety cultures that protect workers while supporting operational success.
mjaynes@jjkeller.com
Core Competencies
- Accident and injury investigation and root cause analysis
- Behavior-based safety program development
- Construction safety
- EHS compliance assessments and audits
- EHS training & curriculum development
- EPA RCRA hazardous waste
- Ergonomics
- HAZWOPER
- Incident and accident prevention
- Industrial safety & hygiene training and/or monitoring
- Insurance loss control & risk mitigation
- Job safety analysis
- Risk assessment
- Safety metrics and injury analysis
- Sexual harassment
- Workers compensation claims management
- Workplace violence/Active shooter
Professional Education/Experience
- Montana State University - BS in Mechanical Engineering: 12 years private sector mining industry and 10 years MSHA
- MT MSHA - Rocky Mountain District Helena Field Office Supervisor
- Mechanical/Mining Engineer
- Professional Engineer for Mechanical Engineering in Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming