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Agency Says Mine Injuries Underreported

The Mine Safety and Health Administration should improve its data on mine operators’ underreporting of work-related injuries and illnesses so that it can better target enforcement to address the problem, a federal audit said. MSHA has taken steps to detect …

MSHA Warns of Winter Mine Safety Hazards

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is warning mine operators about the increased safety risks brought on by winter weather. Statistics show that deadly mine explosions historically occur more often during October through March than during warmer periods. According to …

4 Mines Told They’ll Face More Safety Scrutiny

Federal regulators have notified four mine operators that they have a potential pattern of violations and will face more scrutiny. The Mine Safety and Health Administration says warning letters were sent to two West Virginia mines – Ten-Mile Coal Co. …