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US Department of Labor issues stronger mine safety guidance on coronavirus
March 10, 2021
Bipartisan group of Senators introduce COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act
February 2, 2021
U.S. Department of Labor reports 29 mine-related deaths in 2020
January 13, 2021
U.S. Department of Labor announces proposed rule adopting standards for electric powered mine equipment
November 18, 2020
MSHA issues formal response to COVID-19
June 23, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor announces no U.S. Mines met pattern of violations screening criteria
March 17, 2020
MSHA reports fatal mining accidents dropped in 2019
January 30, 2020
No US mining operations met POV criteria for fifth consecutive year
November 7, 2019
MSHA issues program policy letter on refuge chambers for public comment
Kristin White - September 25, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor awards $400,000 in Brookwood-Sago Grants
September 9, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor to seek data on protecting miners from exposure to quartz
Press release - August 28, 2019
2018 amendment to MSHA rule vacated by US Court of Appeals
July 2, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor announces upgraded data system to assist operators in ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations
June 12, 2019
Deadline to apply for Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants is extended
June 12, 2019
One of the most senior level former coal company officials in Kentucky charged for defrauding regulators about black-lung causing risks to miners
March 1, 2019
US mining fatalities in 2018 were second lowest on record
January 9, 2019
Scofflaw program reclaims $5.2 million in unpaid mine safety and health fines
October 24, 2018
U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announces $10.5 million in state grant funding
October 4, 2018
Report on fatal accident at Marigold Mine released by MSHA
August 7, 2018
U.S. Department of Labor announces availability of $250,000 In Brookwood-Sago Grants for Mine Safety Education and Training
July 24, 2018