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Proximity Protection Systems -
Safety in the Red Zone
   By Linda Zeiler
   (by permission from Coal People magazine )

MSHA - 25 Years of Success

MSHA's Triangle of Success Helps Save Lives

A Woman's Place is in the Mines
   By Amy Louviere

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June 2008

MSHA kicks off safety initiative to focus on roof fall fatalities
PROP program calls attention to hazards that lead to roof falls

MSHA, key mining organizations urge renewed commitment to safety
Joint letter refocuses mining community on accident prevention

MSHA to publish proposed rule on belt air, improved belt material
and fire protection in underground coal mining
Standards would implement recommendations of panel appointed by labor secretary

MSHA puts 16 mine operators on notice for potential pattern of violations
Letters mark third round of screening of nation's mines

MSHA releases ninth volume of 'Mine Safety Minutes'
Audio PSAs seek to educate nation's miners about workplace hazards

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