| January |
| 01/16/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to provide essential training for mine safety instructors through one-day training workshops
Agency has scheduled sessions for Feb. 20, 21 and 22 in Core, W. Va. |
| 01/30/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeking to hire more mine inspectors
Positions available in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana and Utah |
| 01/31/2008 |
News Release
MSHA approves first wireless tracking system
New technology represents significant progress under MINER Act |
| February |
| 02/01/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA kicks off 'Spring Thaw' workshop series
Free mine safety workshop to be held in Brooksville, Fla. |
| 02/04/2008 |
News Release
MSHA increases budget request by $19 million, or 6 percent, from fiscal year 2008 to fiscal year 2009
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| 02/05/2008 |
News Release
U.S. acting assistant secretary of labor unveils initiative to assess every citation
Prompt action to be taken to improve MSHA's assessments process |
| 02/08/2008 |
News Release
MSHA publishes final mine rescue teams rule
Regulation to more than double training requirement and improve mine emergency response |
| 02/08/2008 |
News Release
MSHA reminds mining community of phone number to use for reporting mine accidents, hazards |
| 02/12/2008 |
News Release
Mine safety workshops address effects of seasonal changes at mine sites
Sessions to be held in New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania |
| 02/26/2008 |
News Release
MSHA launches online violation tracking tool for operators
VPID tool allows operators to gauge safety performance at mines, initiate improvements
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| 02/28/2008 |
News Release
Mine safety workshops address effects of seasonal changes at mine sites
Locations include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin |
| 02/29/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA publishes final asbestos exposure rule
Regulation reduces general permissible exposure limit to 1/20th of previous level |
| March |
| 03/03/2008 |
News Release
Mine safety workshops address effects of seasonal changes at mine sites
Locations include California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state |
| 03/05/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to hire mine inspectors for positions in Arizona and Montana
Employment screenings will be held on March 8 and 9 in Mesa, Ariz. |
| 03/07/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire more mine inspectors in Colorado and Montana
Employment screenings will be held March 11 and 12 in Golden, Colo. |
| 03/10/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA issues increased funding
for state health and safety training grants
Training funds total more than $8.2 million in fiscal year 2008 |
| 03/11/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Montana and Utah
Employment screenings will be held March 15 and 16 in Salt Lake City |
| 03/20/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA fines Utah coal operator $420,300
Operator cited for flagrant violations involving fire and explosion hazards |
| April |
| 04/02/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Alaska
Employment screenings will be held April 8 and 9 in Anchorage |
| 04/03/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire more mine inspectors in southwestern Virginia
Employment screenings to be held April 11 through 13 in Norton |
| 04/03/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to hire more mine inspectors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
Employment screenings held April 12 and 13 in Pasco, Wash. |
| 04/10/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Nevada
Employment screenings to be held April 15 and 16 in Carlin, Nev. |
| 04/14/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to issue new identity numbers to industry personnel
New system protects miners from identity theft |
| 04/18/2008 |
News Release
Court of Appeals rules for MSHA against delinquent Kentucky coal mine operator
Judgment orders Little Ty Coal Co. to pay $146,000 |
| 04/18/2008 |
News Release
MSHA publishes final rule on seals in underground coal mines
Standard goes beyond requirements outlined in MINER Act |
| 04/25/2008 |
News Release
Mine Safety and Health Administration fines Troy Mine $417,400
Montana mine operator cited for flagrant violations involving ground control
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| May |
| 05/01/2008 |
News Release
MSHA Small Mines Office helps small operators make large safety gains
Fatality rate down significantly at small mining operations over 5-year period |
| 05/02/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Illinois
Employment screenings will be held May 6 and 7 in Rockford |
| 05/05/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Illinois
Employment screenings will be held May 9 and 10 in East Lansing, Mich.
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| 05/12/2008 |
News Release
MSHA urges public to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive'
Agency issues warning to kids, adults about recreational activities on mine property
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| June |
| 06/09/2008 |
News Release
MSHA releases ninth volume of 'Mine Safety Minutes'
Audio PSAs seek to educate nation's miners about workplace hazards |
| 06/17/2008 |
News Release
MSHA puts 16 mine operators on notice for potential pattern of violations
Letters mark third round of screening of nation's mines
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| 06/18/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to publish proposed rule on belt air, improved belt material and fire protection in underground coal mining
Standards would implement recommendations of panel appointed by labor secretary |
| 06/19/2008 |
News Release
MSHA, key mining organizations urge renewed commitment to safety
Joint letter refocuses mining community on accident prevention |
| 06/24/2008 |
News Release
MSHA kicks off safety initiative to focus on roof fall fatalities
PROP program calls attention to hazards that lead to roof falls |
| July |
| 07/14/2008 |
News Release
Mine rescuers to test their skills in MSHA simulated mine emergency
More than 30 U.S teams, 10 international teams to participate in competition |
| 07/24/2008 |
News Release
MSHA levies $1.85 million in fines for Crandall Canyon Mine disaster
Failures by mine operator, engineering consultant contributed to mine collapse |
| August |
| 08/07/2008 |
News Release
MSHA fines Alaska Mechanical Inc. $115,000
Contractor cited for inadequate training, unsafe use of equipment in double fatality |
| 08/26/2008 |
News Release
MSHA collects more than $225,000 in overdue fines
Agency warns three mine operators who failed to pay civil penalties |
| September |
| 09/03/2008 |
News Release
MSHA refers issues relating to Crandall Canyon Mine to U.S. attorney for District of Utah |
| 09/04/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in southeastern U.S.
Applicant screening set for Gainesville, Fla. |
| 09/05/2008 |
News Release
MSHA announces proposed rule to address workplace substance abuse
New regulation aims to bolster safety for America's miners |
| 09/11/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to collect $342,000 in fines from Darby Mine
Operator withdraws challenge to violations in 2006 blast that killed five miners |
| 09/15/2008 |
News Release
MSHA further improves effectiveness of mine rescue teams
Agency publishes final rule on mine rescue equipment |
| 09/24/2008 |
News Release
Mining operations recognized for outstanding safety records
Operations worked nearly 2.9 million injury-free hours in 2007 |
| October |
| 10/08/2008 |
News Release
MSHA fines American Coal Co. nearly $1.5 million
Illinois-based Galatia Mine repeatedly flouted safety regulations |
| 10/14/2008 |
News Release
MSHA kicks off annual Winter Alert campaign
2008 theme: 'Sack winter hazards, score with Winter Alert!' |
| 10/16/2008 |
News Release
MSHA announces major initiative to bolster mine safety
Safety Targets Training Program to focus on eliminating common causes of fatalities |
| 10/22/2008 |
News Release
MSHA fines Kingwood Mining Co. more than $736,000
Whitetail Kittanning Mine in Preston County, W.Va., cited for 5 flagrant violations |
| 10/22/2008 |
News Release
MSHA announces additional hearing on proposed rule for alcohol- and drug-free mines
Move provides additional opportunity for mining community to comment |
| 10/23/2008 |
News Release
MSHA fines Big River Mining LLC nearly $300,000
West Virginia-based Broad Run Mine assessed for repeated violations |
| November |
| 11/05/2008 |
News Release
MSHA fines Triad Electric & Control $135,000
3 contractors injured in electrical accident |
| 11/06/2008 |
News Release
MSHA fines River Hill Coal Co. Inc. $177,300
River Hill Tipple assessed for 7 violations |
| 11/13/2008 |
News Release
MSHA issues first-ever pattern of violation notice
Patriot Mining LLC failed to reduce rate of significant and substantial violations |
| 11/20/2008 |
News Release
MSHA creates safety alliance with Portland Cement Association
Alliance will focus on health and safety at cement facilities in 36 states |
| 11/20/2008 |
News Release
MSHA proposes $210,000 in civil penalties against Guest Mountain Mining and Bresee Trucking
Southwest Va.-based mine operator, contractor cited in serious trucking accident |
| December |
| 12/10/2008 |
News Release
Aggressive new program achieves 100 percent completion of MSHA annual mine inspections
Completion rate is unprecedented in agency's history |
| 12/11/2008 |
News Release
MSHA encourages mining industry to use e-filing
Required forms can be filed at agency's Web site |
| 12/30/2008 |
News Release
Kentucky mine operator agrees to pay more than $276,000 in delinquent penalties
Liggett Mining, LLC faced additional citations, withdrawal order |
| 12/30/2008 |
News Release
MSHA publishes final rule that requires flame-resistant conveyor belts and other fire protection measures in underground coal mines |
| 12/30/2008 |
News Release
MSHA publishes final mine rule on refuge alternatives
Rule requires life-sustaining environment to protect miners when escape not possible |
