2011 News Releases
| January 2011 | |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2011 | News Release US Labor Department, Massey Energy reach settlement agreement Case involved motion for preliminary injunction against Freedom Energy |
| 01/11/2011 | News Release Federal judge hands down preliminary injunction against Rosebud Mining Co. in Pennsylvania |
| 01/13/2011 | News Release MSHA releases online compliance tool to assist aggregate mine operators |
| 01/14/2011 | News Statement Statement by Solicitor of Labor M. Patricia Smith regarding ongoing investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion |
| 01/13/2011 | News Release Mining deaths rise in 2010 MSHA chief pledges continued enforcement, outreach on behalf of nation's miners |
| 01/27/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of December 2010 impact and regularly scheduled inspections |
| February 2011 | |
| 02/07/2011 | News Release US Labor Department and mine operator in Puerto Rico negotiate settlement in discrimination case Miner fired after cooperating in federal investigation is permanently reinstated |
| 02/07/2011 | News Release El Departamento del Trabajo de Estados Unidos y un operador de minas en Puerto Rico llegan a un acuerdo en un caso de discriminación Minero despedido luego de cooperar en una investigaciļón federal es reinstalado permanentemente |
| 02/10/2011 | News Release In effort to prevent fatalities, MSHA issues alert to mining community Mine deaths are not inevitable, says agency head |
| 02/15/2011 | News Release MSHA creates additional district office to oversee southern West Virginia coal mines |
| 02/16/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of January impact inspections |
| 02/17/2011 | News Statement Statement of MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main on meeting with Reps. Shelley Moore Capito and John Kline Post Hearing Conference Call (.wav) |
| March 2011 | |
| 03/28/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of February impact inspections |
| 03/29/2011 | News Release MSHA to hold public briefing June 29 on investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion |
| 03/30/2011 | News Release Federal judge upholds $761,000 in penalties assessed by MSHA against Stillhouse Mining in Kentucky Flagrant violations an important tool in mine safety enforcement, says Main |
| April 2011 | |
| 04/05/2011 | News Release Statement by MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main on 1-year anniversary of Upper Big Branch Mine tragedy |
| 04/06/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA announces online tool enabling mine operators to self-monitor for POV screening |
| 04/12/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA places 2 mining operations on pattern of violations status Unprecedented enforcement action is first in Mine Act history |
| 04/15/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA makes agency audit results public |
| 04/19/2011 | News Release MSHA inspectors armed with new online tool to detect flagrant violations |
| 04/21/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of March impact inspections |
| May 2011 | |
| 05/02/2011 | News Release MSHA to hold public hearings in June on 2 proposed rules: "Examinations of Work Areas in Underground Coal Mines" and "Pattern of Violations" |
| 05/02/2011 | News Release US Department of Labor's MSHA extends comment period on proposed respirable dust rule |
| 05/03/2011 | News Release MSHA cites Massey-owned Randolph Mine with multiple citations and orders during impact inspection 'Conduct and behavior exhibited when we caught mine operator by surprise nothing short of outrageous,' said MSHA'S Main |
| 05/09/2011 | News Release MSHA releases Upper Big Branch Mine investigation interview transcripts |
| 05/11/2011 | News Release MSHA signs memorandum of understanding with Interstate Mining Compact Commission during mine emergency response meeting |
| 05/18/2011 | News Release MSHA issues 10 withdrawal orders at Kentucky coal mine on pattern of violations |
| 05/19/2011 | News Statement Statement by MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main on release of Upper Big Branch Independent Investigation Report |
| 05/23/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's order involving mine operator's failure to timely notify of roof collapse upheld Judge triples proposed penalty against Pine Ridge Coal Co. LLC |
| 05/24/2011 | News Release ALJ rules that MSHA has right to review records in mine operator's custody Massey Energy, Peabody Coal Co. ordered to turn over accident, injury, illness data |
| 05/26/2011 | News Release MSHA urges outdoor enthusiasts to steer clear of mines and quarries |
| 05/31/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of April impact inspections |
| June 2011 | |
| 06/08/2011 | Media Advisory US Labor Department's MSHA to co-host 4th annual Southeast Region/ Central Kentucky Mine Rescue Contest June 15 and 16 in Maysville, Ky. Metal and nonmetal teams from 8 states to participate in mine emergency drill |
| 06/14/2011 | News Release MSHA's newly formed Coal District 12 begins operations |
| 06/20/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA publishes final rule for rock dust Standard strengthens miners' protections, minimizes potential for coal dust explosion |
| 06/23/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA to hold June 29 public briefing on investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion |
| 06/23/2011 | News Release New MSHA training tools address miners' rights and responsibilities |
| 06/28/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of May impact inspections |
| July 2011 | |
| 07/07/2011 | News Release Court grants temporary restraining order against CAM Mining LLC in Pike County, Ky. MSHA alleged that management provided advance notice of inspectors' arrival |
| 07/12/2011 | News Release MSHA focuses spotlight on rib control in light of recent coal mining fatalities Top risk factors are mining height and depth of cover |
| 07/14/2011 | News Release US Department of Labor's MSHA seeks to collect nearly $240,000 in unpaid civil penalties from 2 mining companies in North Carolina and Texas |
| 07/18/2011 | News Release Court grants permanent injunction against CAM Mining LLC following attempt by US Department of Labor's MSHA to inspect mine Kentucky mine operator prohibited from interfering with federal inspectors |
| 07/21/2011 | News Release Court grants MSHA request for preliminary injunction against anthracite mine operator in Lykens, Pa. |
| 07/27/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA releases midyear mine fatality update 14 miners killed on the job during first half of 2011 |
| 07/28/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of June impact inspections |
| August 2011 | |
| 8/3/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA announces $1 million for Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants |
| 8/11/2011 | News Release Judgment entered against mine operator for more than $900,000 in penalties First flagrant violations ever cited by MSHA affirmed by administrative law judge |
| 8/24/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of July impact inspections |
| 8/25/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA issues notices of potential pattern of violations to mines in Tennessee and West Virginia Second notices issued after backsliding on compliance |
| 8/29/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA to propose rule on proximity detection systems Technology would help prevent crushing, pinning, striking accidents of miners |
| 8/30/2011 | News Release 2 West Virginia coal mines formerly owned by Massey Energy receive PPOV notices from MSHA after record-keeping audits reveal unreported accidents Administrative law judge confirms federal agency's request for audit information |
| September 2011 | |
| 9/7/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA announces $8.44 million in mine health and safety training grants to 47 states and Navajo Nation |
| 9/26/2011 | News Release Following a 2-year refusal to comply, anthracite mine operator in Pennsylvania installs mandated communications and tracking system |
| 9/27/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of August impact inspections |
| 9/29/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA awards $1 million in Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants |
| 9/30/2011 | News Release Coal mine rescue teams put emergency skills to the test National competition marks 100 years and 60 since it was last held in Columbus, Ohio |
| October 2011 | |
| 10/13/2011 | News Release MSHA audits uncover injury, illness underreporting at Kentucky mine 4th operation to be placed on potential pattern of violations status |
| 10/19/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA warns mining industry about dangers of cold weather Miners, mine operators urged to "knock out" winter hazards |
| 10/25/2011 | News Release GCR Tire Centers reaches settlement agreement with US Labor Department's MSHA in Alabama quarry retaliation case |
| 10/26/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of September impact inspections |
| November 2011 | |
| 11/03/2011 | News Release Mine Commission upholds two civil penalties in 2008 copper mine fatality Arizona mine operator assessed $77,000 in fines by MSHA |
| 11/08/2011 | News Release Administrative law judge upholds citations issued by MSHA to California quarry |
| 11/22/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of October impact inspections 1 of targeted mines was placed on pattern of violations last April |
| 11/30/2011 | News Release MSHA puts 8 mines on notice for potential patterns of violations |
| December 2011 | |
| 12/01/2011 | News Release MSHA to start using pre-assessment conferencing procedures |
| 12/06/2011 | News Release US Labor Department's MSHA cites corporate culture as root cause of Upper Big Branch Mine disaster Massey issued 369 citations and orders with $10.8 million in civil penalties |
| 12/21/2011 | News Release MSHA announces results of November impact inspections |
| 12/21/2011 | News Release US Labor Department sues Elberton, Ga., granite quarry to collect nearly $143,000 in unpaid fines, interest and other charges |
