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Senators representing Appalachia call out delay of new silica exposure standard
November 15, 2022
Bipartisan group of Senators introduce COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act
February 2, 2021
U.S. Department of Labor announces proposed rule adopting standards for electric powered mine equipment
November 18, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor announces no U.S. Mines met pattern of violations screening criteria
March 17, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor to seek data on protecting miners from exposure to quartz
Press release - August 28, 2019
US mining fatalities in 2018 were second lowest on record
January 9, 2019
MSHA reports 2017 fatalities
January 3, 2018
Report finds black lung disease is underreported
November 24, 2015
Proximity rule for underground coal mines to be published
January 13, 2015
Preliminary data for 2014 shows fewest ever fatalities in US coal mining
January 5, 2015
Teams from West Virginia, Virginia take top prizes in mine rescue skills championship
October 13, 2014
Number of chronic safety offenders drops significantly
October 2, 2014
NIOSH researchers find a surge in black lung disease in Central Appalachia
September 16, 2014
MSHA releases mid-year mine fatality update
July 28, 2014
Proximity detection rule approved in West Virginia
January 22, 2014
MSHA approves new tunnel for Troy Mine
November 21, 2013
Carbon monoxide overtook miners in blast area of underground mine
November 19, 2013
Two miners killed and 20 injured at Colorado mine
November 18, 2013
Mining fatalities down slightly in third quarter 2013
November 7, 2013
West Virginia task forces recommends proximity detection systems
September 30, 2013