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MSHA publishes final rule on silica dust
April 22, 2024
MSHA announces final on surface mobile equipment
January 8, 2024
MSHA Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson thanks miners on National Miners Day
Nancy Profera - December 6, 2023
Mine rescue teams recognized for their efforts on Oct. 30
October 30, 2023
Proposed silica rule published on MSHA website
July 6, 2023
Senators representing Appalachia call out delay of new silica exposure standard
November 15, 2022
US Department of Labor launches app to provide miners access to health, safety, miners’ rights information
August 31, 2022
MSHA takes action to reduce miners’ exposure to silica dust
June 8, 2022
US Department of Labor announces availability of $10.5 million in state grant funding to support mine safety, health training, education
May 24, 2022
Christopher Williamson confirmed as new MSHA administrator
March 31, 2022
US Department of Labor announces pilot program to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among miners in Kentucky, Arizona
January 25, 2022
No US mine operations met criteria for a pattern of violations
September 30, 2021
US Department of Labor awards $1M in Brookwood-Sago grants for mine safety education, training to 13 recipients
Press release - September 28, 2021
MSHA announces proposed rule to require mine operators to improve safe usage of mobile, powered-haulage equipment
September 9, 2021
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