United States
Department of Labor

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

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Federal appeals court unanimously rules Kentucky mine operator illegally gave advance notice of inspection to miners underground

May 13, 2022
Federal judge orders Hannibal cement mine to pay $17.5K penalty for shorting pay of worker who assisted safety inspectors

March 08, 2022
Federal court orders Missouri mine owner – who forced inspectors off the road – to allow US Department of Labor inspectors to complete safety inspections

March 04, 2022
US Department of Labor announces mine safety campaign to reinforce operators’ obligation to train miners on the job properly

February 28, 2022
US Department of Labor announces pilot program to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among miners in Kentucky, Arizona

January 25, 2022
US Department of Labor to hold public hearing on proposed rule to improve safe use of mobile, powered-haulage mining equipment

December 17, 2021
US Department of Labor finds none of the nation’s mine operations met criteria for a pattern of violations

September 30, 2021
US Department of Labor announces $10.5M in state grant funding to support mine safety, health throughout the nation

September 29, 2021
US Department of Labor awards $1M in Brookwood-Sago grants for mine safety education, training to 13 recipients

September 28, 2021
US Department of Labor announces proposed rule to require mine operators to improve safe usage of mobile, powered-haulage equipment

September 08, 2021

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