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Laura McGinnis
202-693-4653
Mcginnis.laura.k@dol.gov

U.S. mining deaths drop to another new low in 2016

January 03, 2017
Mine Safety and Health Administration announces results of special impact inspections in October 2016

November 30, 2016
Newly released MSHA data indicate that mining deaths fell to new lows in FY 2016

November 17, 2016
As winter approaches, federal mine safety agency urges mining industry to heed unique hazards that winter weather brings

November 10, 2016
MSHA announces results of September 2016 impact inspections

October 26, 2016
Mining deaths, respirable dust samples drop to historic lows in FY 2016

October 11, 2016
MSHA awards $1M in 2016 Brookwood-Sago grants

October 04, 2016
US Mine Safety and Health Administration announces results of special impact inspections in August 2016

September 28, 2016
CORRECTION: US Mine Safety and Health Administration announces results of special impact inspections in July 2016

August 31, 2016
MSHA issues call to safety to nation’s coal miners

August 29, 2016

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