107(a) Orders Data Set

Description:

The 107(a) Orders data set contains information on § 107(a) orders issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). These orders are issued when inspectors identify imminent dangers at a mine site and require immediate action.

Links:

• Download (in text format)
• Definition File
• Definition File (in excel format)

Date Range:

January 1, 2000, to present

What’s in the Data Set:

Each record includes key details about the mine, operator, contractor, and the order itself.

• Mine details: 
  • MINE ID
  • MINE NAME
  • STATE
• Operator, contractor, and controller information:
  • OPERATOR NAME
  • CONTROLLER NAME
  • CONTRACTOR NAME
• Type of violator (operator or contractor)
• Order details:
  • VIOLATION NO.
  • VIOLATION DATE
  • TERMINATION DATE
• Mine type (coal or metal/non-metal)

Notes:

• Orders that were later vacated (voided) are not included.
• The data set can be linked to other data sets using key field:
  • Mine ID – to connect it with the Mines data

Contact

For questions, please contact the MSHA Data Group.