| December |
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12/17/1998 |
MSHA/Marshall University Jointly Offer Degree Program in Mine Inspection |
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12/16/1998 |
Public Hearing to Address Coal Miners' Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter |
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12/15/1998 |
New Training Standards Coincide With Surge in Jobs at Rock and Sand and Gravel
Quarries - Meetings Schedule - Ontario, California - Dec. 17, 1998 |
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12/14/1998 |
New Training Standards Coincide With Surge in Jobs at Rock and Sand and Gravel
Quarries - Meetings Schedule - Portland, Or. - Dec. 15, 1998 |
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12/09/1998 |
New Training Standards Coincide With Surge in Jobs at Rock and Sand and Gravel
Quarries - Meetings Schedule - Albany, Ny. - Dec. 11, 1998 |
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12/07/1998 |
New Training Standards Coincide With Surge in Jobs at Rock and Sand and Gravel
Quarries - Meetings Schedule - Denver, Co. - Dec. 9, 1998 |
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12/04/1998 |
New Training Standards Coincide With Surge in Jobs at Rock and Sand and Gravel
Quarries - Meetings Schedule - Northbrook, Il. - Dec. 7, 1998 |
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12/03/1998 |
MSHA Calls Attention to Problem with Emergency Breathing Device |
| November |
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11/12/1998 |
Another Step in Quest to End Black Lung Disease
- MSHA Distributing Booklet to Coal Miners on Respiratory Hazards Faced on the Job |
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11/03/1998 |
- MSHA Announces Public Meetings On Training for Stone, Sand and Gravel Miners |
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11/02/1998 |
- MSHA Proposes Rules to Protect Health of Mine Workers Near Diesel Powered Equipment. |
| October |
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10/20/1998 |
Safety Seminars to be Held in Six States
- MSHA Launches Safety Initiative to Address Independent Contractor Fatalities |
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10/21/1998 |
- Hearings on Proposed Rule to Protect Miners from Diesel Particulate Matter Announced |
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10/28/1998 |
- Technology Key in Plan to End Black Lung
Device to Monitor Coal Mine Dust Gets More Underground Testing |
| September |
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09/16/1998 |
- Winter Alert Reminds Coal Miners: "Don't Let up on Safety" in Cold Weather Months. |
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09/24/1998 |
- Independent Contractors Can Now Register With MSHA Over Internet. |
| August |
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08/13/1998 |
- MSHA Sets Deadline on Breathing Devices for Underground Coal Miners |
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08/17/1998 |
- Free, Confidential Chest X-rays Offered to Kentucky Coal Miners |
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08/24/1998 |
- Mining Operations Recognized for Outstanding Safety Records |
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08/31/1998 |
- MSHA Warns Parents of Dangers for Children at Active and Abandoned Mines |
| July |
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07/02/1998 |
- MSHA Donates Excess Equipment to Mining
Area Schools |
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07/06/1998 |
- MSHA Automates Enforcement with Laptop Computers |
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07/10/1998 |
- FMC Corporation Takes First Place in National Mine Rescue Contest |
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07/14/1998 |
- South African Mine Inspectors To Get Crash Course in U.S. Mine Safety Practices |
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07/15/1998 |
- Federal Mine Safety Agency Aims To Improve Miner Training |
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07/16/1998 |
- MSHA Promoting Use of Video Cameras to Eliminate "Blind Spot" Accidents |
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07/23/1998 |
- Next Step in Campaign to End Black Lung
DEVICE TO MONITOR COAL-MINE DUST GETS UNDERGROUND TESTS |
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07/24/1998 |
- New Rule Raises Civil Penalties for Safety and Health Violations |
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07/28/1998 |
Another Step in Eliminating Black Lung
MSHA Sets Up Dust Fraud Hotline for Coal Mine Workers |
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07/30/1998 |
- MSHA Urges Miners to Stay Cool |
| June |
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06/17/1998 |
- Exploring Prohibited Areas Can Turn Deadly For Thrill Seekers |
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06/22/1998 |
- '98 Roof Fall Casualties All Within 52 Mile Area
MSHA Alerting Underground Coal Mining Operations of Increasing Roof Fall Fatalities |
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06/30/1998 |
- National Competition in Las Vegas Prepares Mine Rescue Teams for Future Emergencies |
| April |
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04/14/1998 |
- Proposed Rule Calls for Reduced Exposure to Diesel Particulate for Underground Coal Miners
See associated Information Paper |
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04/21/1998 |
- Mining Community Notified of Problems With Mine Breathing Device |
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04/27/1998 |
- Statement by Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health J. Davitt McAteer
in Observance of Workers Memorial Day |
| March |
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03/04/1998 |
- Mine Safety Chief Asks Resources To Combat Fatalities, Black Lung |
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03/10/1998 |
- Atypical Weather Conditions Compel Mine Operators to Step Up Vigilance |
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03/10/1998 |
- More Mine Operators Using Internet to Comply With MSHA Reporting Requirements |
| February |
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02/03/1998 |
- Coal Mine Health Seminar In Lexington Announced |
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02/03/1998 |
- Coal Mine Health Seminar In Beckley Announced |
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02/03/1998 |
- Coal Mine Health Seminar In Washington, Pa., Announced |
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02/04/1998 |
- Manufacturer Announces a Product Advisory on Coal Mine Dust Sampling Cassettes |
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02/05/1998 |
- Company Also To Be Penalized in ‘97 Nevada Fatality
-- Thyssen Schachtbau GMBH Fined in Fatal Virginia Coal Mining Accident |
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02/13/1998 |
- MSHA Extends Grace Period for Mining-Related Illness Reporting |
| January |
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01/12/1998 |
- MSHA Strengthens Enforcement Policy To Combat Black Lung |
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01/15/1998 |
- MSHA Now Accepting Required Data from Coal Mine Operators Over the Internet |
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