2009 News Releases
| January | |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2009 | News Release Mine deaths fell to all-time low in 2008 |
| 01/14/2009 | News Release MSHA fines Highland Mining Co. $180,000 Hazardous conditions at Freeze Fork mine should have been obvious to management |
| 01/14/2009 | News Release MSHA issues civil penalty exceeding $147,000 to CSA Mining Inc. in Kentucky Mine operator failed to comply with approved roof control plan |
| 01/16/2009 | News Release MSHA fines Utah mine owner, contractor $265,000 Miner employed by contractor fatally crushed when parking brake failed |
| February | |
| 02/02/2009 | News Release U.S. Labor Department's MSHA files lawsuit against Kentucky mine operator to collect civil penalties Agency seeking more than $500,000 in unpaid fines |
| 02/27/2009 | News Release MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Duluth, Minn. Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| March | |
| 03/02/2009 | News Release MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Illinois Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| 03/03/2009 | News Release MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Michigan Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| 03/04/2009 | News Release MSHA fines New Mexico potash mine $165,000 Management policies and procedures failed to ensure safe electrical conditions |
| 03/10/2009 | News Release MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in West Virginia Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| 03/16/2009 | News Release MSHA puts 15 operators on notice for potential pattern of violations Move marks 4th round of enforcement initiative by agency |
| 03/17/2009 | News Release MSHA fines Hiawatha Coal Co. nearly $342,800 Miner seriously injured in vehicle rollover accident |
| 03/23/2009 | News Release MSHA takes steps to induce West Virginia mine operator to pay fines Agency asks Mine Commission to order payment of more than $600,000 |
| 03/23/2009 | News Release MSHA issues withdrawal order at Kentucky coal mine Production operations cease at Double A Mining Inc. |
| 03/27/2009 | News Release MSHA issues new policy for scheduling a safety and health conference Settlement conferences to be postponed until after civil penalties are proposed |
| April | |
| 04/01/2009 | News Release MSHA fines Shelby Mining Co. LLC $280,000 2 miners seriously injured in 2008 methane ignition |
| 04/09/2009 | News Release MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Kentucky Agency recruiting applicants for jobs in Beaver Dam, Madisonville and Morganfield |
| 04/09/2009 | News Release MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia Agency holding employment screening in Breezewood, Pa. |
| 04/27/2009 | News Release MSHA urges public to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive' National safety campaign seeks to deter recreational activities on mine property |
| May | |
| 05/01/2009 | News Release MSHA issues closure order for failure to pay delinquent penalties Virginia's Snapco Inc. owes nearly $400,000 in fines |
| 05/19/2009 | News Release MSHA, Tri-Star Mining Inc. reach settlement agreement Highwall failure at Maryland surface mine in 2007 killed 2 miners |
| June | |
| 06/05/2009 | News Release MSHA kicks off safety initiative to focus on roof fall fatalities More roof falls occur during summer months |
| 06/17/2009 | News Release MSHA publishes final rule for underground coal mine rescue teams New rule calls for more teams, additional training |
| July | |
| 07/07/2009 | News Release MSHA fines against Nevada gold mine upheld by Review Commission Midas Mine to pay more than $500,000 in penalties |
| August | |
| 8/31/2009 | News Release When disaster strikes underground, mine rescue teams spur to action Nearly 90 teams to compete in simulated coal mine emergency |
| September | |
| 9/15/2009 | News Release MSHA awards $500,000 in Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants |
| 9/24/2009 | News Release MSHA increases funding for state health and safety training grants Training funds total more than $8.3 million in fiscal year 2009 |
| October | |
| 10/07/2009 | News Release MSHA puts 10 operators on notice for potential pattern of violations Move marks 5th round of enforcement initiative by mine safety agency |
| 10/19/2009 | News Release MSHA proposes more than $500,000 in penalties against mine operator UAE Coalcorp Associates issued 5 flagrant violations in wake of 2008 fatality |
| 10/28/2009 | News Release MSHA recognizes mining operations for outstanding safety records in 2008 20 operations worked nearly 2.7 million hours without a lost-time injury |
| November | |
| 11/02/2009 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA to hold series of workshops on controlling respirable coal mine dust One-day sessions to focus on prevention of disabling occupational lung diseases |
| 11/02/2009 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA kicks off annual 'Winter Alert' campaign Mine operators urged to follow safety checklists during colder months |
| December | |
| 12/03/2009 | News Release MSHA launches comprehensive action plan to tackle black lung Efforts include education, enhanced enforcement, training, and rulemaking |
| 12/30/2009 | News Release MSHA marks 40th anniversary of landmark mine legislation Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 paved way for major reforms |
