What's New for April 2009
POSTED: 04/01/2009
News Release
MSHA fines Shelby Mining Co. LLC $280,000
2 miners seriously injured in 2008 methane ignition |
POSTED: 04/07/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #22 - September 19, 2008 - Victim Died October 4, 2008 - Machinery - Surface - West Virginia - Massey Energy Company - No 1 Surface |
POSTED: 04/09/2009
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Kentucky
Agency recruiting applicants for jobs in Beaver Dam, Madisonville and Morganfield |
POSTED: 04/09/2009
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Agency holding employment screening in Breezewood, Pa. |
POSTED: 04/10/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #29 - December 7, 2008 - Other - Facility - Kentucky - ICG Hazard, LLC - Thunder Ridge Mine |
POSTED: 04/10/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #20 - September 19, 2008 - Machinery - Surface - Kentucky
ICG Hazard, LLC - East Mac & Nellie |
POSTED: 04/16/2009
P09-07
Program Information Bulletin
Neutral Start Methods on Mobile Electrical Equipment |
POSTED: 04/13/2009
P09-06
Program Information Bulletin
Online Eligibility and Verification for the 2008 Sentinels of Safety Awards Program |
POSTED: 04/21/2009
Safety Idea Posted
Accident Prevention Program
Non-Contact AC Voltage Detectors |
POSTED: 04/21/2009
Safety Idea Posted
Accident Prevention Program
Distraction to Disaster in One Step |
POSTED: 04/22/2009
Fedreg. E9-9168
Petition for Modification
Notice of Filings |
POSTED: 04/22/2009
MSHA's Safety Targets Program
Surge Pile Safety Awareness
In 2000 and again in 2004, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted a nationwide campaign to raise safety awareness at all surge pile operations. |
POSTED: 04/23/2009
Mapping Application Launched
We have developed an application which will provided detailed directions and maps to our District and Field Offices. |
POSTED: 04/27/2009
News Release
MSHA urges public to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive'
National safety campaign seeks to deter recreational activities on mine property |
POSTED: 04/27/2009
Safety Hazard Alert Posted
Failure to Operate Boom Trucks Safely Using Proper Procedures
In recent years there have been two fatalities and one near miss due to the inappropriate use of boom trucks. |
POSTED: 04/27/2009
Safety Flyer Posted
Slip or Fall of Person Accidents
16 Miners Died --- 2005 - 2009 |
POSTED: 04/29/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #9 - May 16, 2008 - Electrical - Underground - West Virginia -
Aracoma Coal Company, Inc. - Aracoma Alma Mine #1 |
POSTED: 04/30/2009
Response to Comments
on the Program Policy Letter (PPL) concerning Guidance for Compliance with Post-Accident Two-Way Communications and Electronic Tracking Requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act) of 2006
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POSTED: 04/30/2009
Compliance Guides Issued
- Questions and Answers for MSHA' S Final Rule On Refuge Alternatives
- Questions and Answers for MSHA's Final Rule On Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention And Detection, And Use Of Air From The Belt Entry
- Questions and Answers On MSHA'S Program Policy Letter (PPL) (P09-V-01) on Compliance with Post-Accident Two-Way Communications and Electronic Tracking Requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act)
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