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Find answers to frequently asked questions for miners & mine operators.

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Training, Education &
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Access information on training and certifications.

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Hazardous Condition
Complaint

Call 1-800-746-1553 or use the online filing link to report unsafe working conditions or other hazardous conditions on a mine site.

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FOIA

Request MSHA records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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Identification Number

Learn how to obtain an identification number.

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Fatality Reports

Find current and historical preliminary accident reports, fatality alerts, and fatal investigation reports.

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Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Reporting

File a Mine Accident, Injury and Illness Report (Form 7000-1) online electronically.

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Equipment Approvals & Certification

Find equipment certification and approval information.

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Powered Haulage

Access guidance for powered haulage equipment.

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Health Alerts

Access health materials to prevent illness.

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Safety Alerts

Access safety materials to prevent injuries.

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Safety and Health Initiatives

Learn about MSHA's safety and health initiatives like enhanced enforcement.

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Safety and Health Materials

View safety and health materials, including training videos, handbooks, and resources from industry partnerships.

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MSHA At A Glance

Explore MSHA's Data Resource.

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Miners’ Rights & Responsibilities

An employer cannot retaliate against you for exercising your rights under the Mine Act’s whistleblower protection laws. Learn more here.

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Mining Industry Accident, Injuries, Employment, and Production Statistics and Reports

Access MSHA’s latest statistics and reports.

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Mine Data Retrieval System (MDRS)

Analyze mining safety and health data, including accident reports, violations, and health samples.

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Penalty Assessments
and Payments

View penalties and access the electronic payment system.

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Quarterly Employment and Coal Production Reporting

File a Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report (Form 7000-2) online electronically.

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Title 30 CFR
Mineral Resources

Search safety and health standards for the mining industry in the Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

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Policy - Compliance Assistance

Access MSHA materials to assist mine operators in complying with safety and health laws and regulations.

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Digital Library

Browse the MSHA Digital Library for materials related to ensuring the health and safety of the nation’s miners.

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Mine Rescue Training

Find mine rescue training resources for emergency readiness and recovery of trapped or injured miners.

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Petitions for Modification

View petitions to modify the requirements of an existing MSHA safety standard​.

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Equipment Hazard Alerts

Examine MSHA equipment hazard alerts, including safety recalls and other manufacturer notices.

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Information Collection Request (ICR)

Access OMB approved MSHA Information Collection requests.

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MSHA Federal Register Documents

View MSHA Federal Register documents and recently published materials. Find rules and regulations, proposed rules, & notices.

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Certificates of Achievement in Safety

Log-in to verify eligibility.

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Submit Electronic Forms

Create an account to submit MSHA forms online, including the Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report (7000-1), Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report (7000-2), and Legal Identity Report (2000-7).

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Mine Act Legislation

Review MSHA’s authorizing Statutes, such as the Mine Act, MINER Act, and Coal Act.

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Final Part 18 Rule

Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories (Part 18).

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Final Surface Mobile Equipment Rule

Written safety programs for surface mobile equipment (excluding belt conveyors) at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.

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Final Silica Rule

Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection.

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Final Respirable Silica Compliance Assistance

View materials to assist operators in staying compliant with MSHA’s respirable crystalline silica final rule.

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Part 90 for Coal Miners

Coal miners who have already developed pneumoconiosis can exercise rights that allow them to continue working in healthier parts of the mine.

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