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MSHA: Miner deaths increase in 2014

April 15, 2015

Arlington, VA – Despite an improved overall injury rate in the mining industry, the number of worker deaths increased in 2014, particularly at metal and non-metal mines, according to preliminary data released by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

MSHA issues electrical safety bulletin

February 17, 2015

As part of its efforts to improve miner safety, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has released an electrical safety alert to remind miners of best practices.

MSHA: Coal dust samples show mines are complying with rule

October 22, 2014

Arlington, VA – Recent results of coal dust samples indicate that mines are complying with a final rule intended to decrease miner exposure to harmful coal dust, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Coal dust rule goes into effect

August 1, 2014

Washington – A rule that aims to reduce miner exposure to harmful coal dust went into effect Aug. 1.

MSHA launches ‘walk and talk’ safety initiative

June 4, 2014

Arlington, VA – Mine Safety and Health Administration inspectors will be visiting mines to conduct “walk and talks” with miners and mine operators, the agency has announced.

On DOL’s agenda: rules on ‘black lung’ benefits, MSHA civil penalties

May 28, 2014

Washington – A rule listed on the Department of Labor’s spring 2014 regulatory agenda is intended to address problems with the administration of the Black Lung Benefits Act, through which miners receive compensation for disabilities related to pneumoconiosis – also known as “black lung” disease.

PRELIMINARY MINING DATA

MSHA: Mining deaths up, injuries down

April 16, 2014

Arlington, VA – Deaths in the mining industry increased in 2013, but overall injuries declined, according to recently released preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.