What should I do if I’ve been fired or punished for reporting safety or health concerns?

You can contact your MSHA district office or call 1-800-746-1553 to report your situation.

You are protected from retaliation for identifying hazards, asking for inspections, or refusing to engage in unsafe acts.

Section 105(c) of the Mine Act prohibits persons from discriminating against miners, applicants for employment and representatives of miners for exercising statutory rights especially concerning safety or health activities, such as identifying hazards, asking for MSHA inspections, or refusing to engage in unsafe acts.