| January |
| 01/03/2001 |
McAteer Joins Benefits Review Board |
| 01/04/2001 |
Mining Deaths Drop Overall in 2000 |
| 01/10/2001 |
President Clinton Signs International Convention to Raise Mine Safety and Health Standards Worldwide |
| 01/18/2001 |
MSHA Rules Will Control Miners' Exposure to Diesel Particulate |
| February
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| March
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| 03/03/2001 |
Stone, Sand and Gravel Mine Operators Get Free Safety Training Workshops |
| April
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| 04/16/2001 |
MSHA Public Safety Campaign Stresses that Mines and Minors Don't Mix |
| 04/24/2001 |
MSHA Taking Mine Safety Tips to Miners During On-Site Visits |
| May
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| 05/07/2001 |
Mine Rescue Teams to Stage Mock Mine Disaster
In Green River, Wyoming |
| 05/25/2001 |
Public Service Announcements Warn Against Swimming in Quarries |
| June
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| 06/22/2001 |
Ohio Valley Mine Rescue Contest Winners
Rescue Teams from West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Illinois Take Top Honors |
| 06/18/2001 |
Mock Mine Disaster Puts Rescue Teams in Top Form for Actual Mine Emergencies |
| July |
| 07/05/2001 |
DOL Reaches Partial Settlement in Litigation Over Diesel Particulate Rules
Important Provisions To Go Into Effect July 5, 2001 |
| 07/05/2001 |
Chao Challenges Mining Community to Reduce Accidents |
| 07/13/2001 |
MSHA Conducting One-Day Compliance Assistance Workshops on New Diesel Rule
Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, Nevada are Among Seminar Sites |
| 07/17/2001 |
MSHA Report on Second Willow Creek Mine Explosion Available
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| August |
| 08/10/2001 |
Chao to Celebrate National Mine Health and Safety Academy Anniversary
National Mine Academy's 25th Anniversary Celebration Open to the Public
(DOL Release 01-266) |
| 08/14/2001 |
Chao Advocates For Coal Miners Commemorative Stamp
National Announcement Made at Mining Academy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
(DOL Release 01-269) |
| 08/22/2001 |
Sentinels of Safety Award Celebrates 75 Years
Mining Operations Recognized for Outstanding Safety Records in 2000 |
| 08/28/2001 |
MSHA Extends Comment Period On Hazard Communication Standard |
| September |
| 09/17/2001 |
MINE RESCUERS FROM AROUND U.S. TEST THEIR SKILLS
National Mine Rescue Contest brings Mine Rescue Teams to Louisville, Ky.
(DOL Release 01-313) |
| 09/27/2001 |
MSHA Announces Team to Investigate Fatal Alabama Coal Mine Blast
Investigation Will Begin Immediately (DOL Release 01-327)
Statement by Dave D. Lauriski, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Sept. 27, 2001
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| 09/27/2001 |
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health to Hold Media Briefing
(DOL Release 01-326) |
| 09/24/2001 |
MSHA RESPONDS TO ALABAMA MINE EMERGENCY
Explosion Results in Casualties (DOL Release 01-321) |
| October |
| 10/03/2001 |
MINE SAFETY DIRECTOR PROMOTES HEIGHTENED SAFETY
Mine Deaths Show Short-Term Increase
(DOL Release 01-338) |
| 10/11/2001 |
Teams from Pa., Ill., and W. Va. Take Top Honors
2001 Mine Safety and Health Administration National Mine Rescue Contest Results
(DOL Release 01-350) |
| 10/12/2001 |
Media Advisory
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health to Hold Media Update
Investigation Team Leader To Be Introduced (DOL Release 01-355) |
| 10/15/2001 |
Mine Safety Head Discusses Recovery Efforts at Jim Walter #5
Introduces Lead Investigator in Accident
(DOL Release 01-358) |
| 10/17/2001 |
MSHA: SERIOUS VIOLATIONS IN MARTIN COUNTY SLURRY DISASTER
Agency Also Reviewing Internal Impoundment Approval Procedures
(DOL Release 01-364) |
| 10/26/2001 |
MSHA Issues Annual Winter Alert Safety Message
Increased Hazards In Underground Coal Mining During The Winter Months
(DOL Release 01-394) |
| November |
| 11/05/2001 |
CHAO TO PRESENT AWARDS FOR MINE SAFETY
Sentinels of Safety Awards Considered The Most Prestigious In Industry
(DOL Release 01-412) |
| 11/06/2001 |
CHAO PRESENTS MINE SAFETY AWARDS
Sentinels of Safety Awards Considered The Most Prestigious In Industry
(DOL Release 01-413) |
| 11/16/2001 |
Accident Investigation Team to Visit
Presumed Site of Mine Explosion
(DOL Release 01-437) |
| December |
| 12/07/2001 |
Lauriski Addresses Northwest Mining Association
MSHA Secretary Encourages Safety During Annual Conference
(DOL Release 01-463) |
| 12/17/2001 |
Investigation Into Alabama Mine Explosion Enters Next Phase
Miners Back At Work
(DOL Release 01-481) |
| 12/19/2001 |
MSHA, Massey and W.Va. Develop Innovative Training
Curriculum Aimed at Enhanced Mine Safety
(DOL Release 01-478) |
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