MSHA is headquarters at 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary plans, directs, and administers MSHA's activities to eliminate fatal mining accidents, reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, and minimize health hazards through enforcement of mandatory safety and health standards in the mining industry. MSHA also promotes improved safety and health conditions in the nation's mines through training, education, and technical assistance programs including the testing and approval of equipment for use in the mining industry.
Leadership
Assistant Secretary of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration
- Wayne D. Palmer
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy
- James Paul McHugh
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations
- Melanie D. Calhoun
Chief of Staff
- Julie Ann Schmidt
Supervisory Special Assistant
- Monique Molina
Contact the Office of the Assistant Secretary
- Phone: 202-693-9414
- Email: AskMSHA@dol.gov