2013 News Releases
This Month's Releases
| May 2013 | |
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| 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 |
