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This Month's Releases

May 2013
5/7/2013 News Release
MSHA, US Lime reach settlement in 2010 mine death
5/8/2013 News Release
MSHA, New Elk Coal reach settlement
Miner who filed discrimination complaint to receive $115,000
5/15/2013 News Release
US Department of Labor secures payment of $34,061 in overdue mine safety fines from Jewett City, Conn., sand and gravel operation
American Industries Inc. also ordered to post $30,000 cash performance bond
5/16/2013 News Release
Temporary reinstatement victory for California miner
Mine owner initially refused to comply with judge’s order

Previous Months Releases


January 2013
1/17/2013 News Release
MSHA to publish pattern of violations final rule
1/23/2013 News Release
MSHA announces results of December 2012 impact inspections
1/29/2013 News Release
US Labor Department's MSHA continues increased emphasis on miner discrimination complaints
46 requests for temporary reinstatement made in 2012
1/31/2013 News Release
MSHA releases preliminary fatality data for 2012
Fatality rates at an all-time low, while annual number of deaths is 2nd lowest
February 2013
2/28/2013 News Release
MSHA announces results of January impact inspections
Numbers demonstrate initiative is working, says Main
March 2013
3/21/2013 News Release
Federal court grants judgment against Kentucky coal mine operator
3/27/2013 News Release
MSHA announces results of February impact inspections
Fork Creek No. 1 Mine in Boone County, W.Va., cited for numerous ventilation violations
April 2013
4/8/2013 News Release
MSHA releases preliminary data for 2012 reflecting record low fatality and injury rates in mining
4/9/2013 News Release
Operator of southwestern Pennsylvania coal mine found in flagrant violation
Rox Coal Inc. ordered to pay $110,000 civil penalty for dangerous electrocution hazards
4/10/2013 News Release
US Department of Labor releases fiscal year 2014 budget request
Budget includes support for job training, veterans, safer workplaces
4/24/2013 News Release
MSHA releases first quarter 2013 fatality data
4/25/2013 News Release
MSHA announces results of March impact inspections
Fewest number of orders issued in nearly 3-year-old initiative

 

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