| January |
| 01/04/2010 |
News Release
Mining fatalities fall to all-time low in 2009
34 mining deaths in US is record-setting number |
| 01/14/2010 |
News Release
MSHA releases report, issues violations in West Virginia mine inundation
Flooding from heavy rains led to 24-hour underground entrapment of 7 miners |
| 01/25/2010 |
News Release
Underground fire traps 3 miners at Missouri lead-zinc operation
Miners retreat to refuge chamber, successfully rescued by mine rescue teams |
| 01/28/2010 |
News Release
MSHA, US attorney pursue scofflaw mine operators for unpaid fines
3 Kentucky coal mines sued for nearly $665,000 in delinquent civil penalties |
| February |
| 02/02/2010 |
News Release
MSHA fatality prevention program will include outreach, enforcement
'Rules to Live By' targets most often cited standards in fatal accident investigations |
| 02/02/2010 |
News Release
MSHA publishes proximity detection request for information in Federal Register
Warning system could avert pinning, crushing accidents underground |
| March |
| 03/11/2010 |
News Release
Commission ruling raises MSHA penalties against Alabama coal mine
Mine operator failed to follow ventilation plan, conduct adequate preshift exam
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| 03/19/2010 |
News Release
US Labor Department, Genesis Inc. reach settlement of nearly $549,000
Troy Mine repeatedly cited for ground control violations following 2007 fatality |
| April |
| 04/07/2010 |
News Release
MSHA appoints team to investigate Upper Big Branch South Mine explosion |
| 04/10/2010 |
News Statement
Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on the death of 29 miners at Upper Big Branch South Mine |
| 04/12/2010 |
News Release
MSHA announces final rule for high-voltage continuous mining machines |
| 04/12/2010 |
News Release
MSHA announces final rule on coal mine dust sampling devices |
| 04/16/2010 |
News Release
Independent team of occupational safety experts to examine MSHA’s internal review following explosion at Upper Big Branch Mine |
| 04/21/2010 |
News Release
MSHA launches inspection blitz in nation’s coalfields - Federal inspectors focus on mines with history of ventilation, methane violations
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| 04/27/2010 |
News Release
Hazard complaints result in surprise inspections at 3 Massey-owned mines
US Labor Department MSHA inspectors cite several illegal mining practices at West Virginia operations
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| May |
| 05/04/2010 |
News Release
US Labor Department's MSHA expands Upper Big Branch
explosion investigation team, names internal review team
Anonymous tip line established to gather additional information about blast |
| 05/06/2010 |
News Release
6 Kentucky coal mines forced to halt production during inspection blitz
MSHA seeks injunction against 2 mines for interference with inspectors' duties |
| 05/06/2010 |
News Release
MSHA announces series of public meetings to bolster transparency in investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion |
| 05/18/2010 |
News Release
MSHA outlines hearing process in investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion |
| 05/24/2010 |
News Release
Court rules in favor of MSHA in UMWA challenge to public hearings |
| June |
| 06/02/2010 |
News Release
US Labor Department's MSHA launches annual safety initiative aimed at roof fall prevention
Most underground mine roof failures occur during warmer, humid weather
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| 06/08/2010 |
News Release
Statement from US Labor Department's MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main on ruling in Tiller No. 1 Mine pattern of violations case |
| 06/17/2010 |
News Release
Coal miner terminated from job at Massey operation ordered reinstated
Safety concerns voiced by miner a protected activity, says judge |
| 06/23/2010 |
News Release
Statements of US Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis and US Assistant Labor Secretary Joseph A. Main on MSHA's POV Program |
| 06/25/2010 |
News Release
Underground investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine begins |
| 06/30/2010 |
News Release
MSHA responds to inspector general's alert memorandum
US Labor Department's IG draws attention to gaps in Pattern of Violations program |
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