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

Mine safety chief commemorates MINER Act’s 10th anniversary

June 15, 2016
MSHA seeks data on controlling exposure to diesel exhaust in underground mines

June 08, 2016
MSHA proposes rule on workplace examinations that could prevent injuries, fatalities at US metal, nonmetal mines

June 07, 2016
MSHA announces results of April 2016 impact inspections

May 25, 2016
MSHA increases attention on safety standards linked to mining deaths, encourages mine operators to monitor compliance

May 12, 2016
Global settlement reached between MSHA, Massachusetts mine operator

May 11, 2016
US Mine Safety and Health Administration announces results of special impact inspections in March 2016

April 26, 2016
Preliminary MSHA data indicate 2015 was safest year in mining history

April 07, 2016
US Labor Secretary responds to sentencing of ex-coal operator Blankenship

April 06, 2016
MSHA announces results of February impact inspections

March 30, 2016

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