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MSHA News Releases

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA seeks information for miners’ rights survey - 12-0264-NAT - [02/09/2012]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA reorganizes to centralize oversight of assessments, accountability programs - 12-0233-NAT - [02/08/2012]

• MSHA News Release: Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Joseph Main: mine safety and health improving through collective efforts of government, industry - 12-0211-NAT - [02/02/2012]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA begins 3rd phase of 'Rules to Live By' outreach and enforcement initiative - 12-0184-NAT - [01/31/2012]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department granted injunction against Vermont stone milling operation that impeded MSHA safety inspection after inspectors denied access - 11-1711-BOS - [01/30/2012]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of December impact inspections - 12-0128-NAT - [01/25/2012]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of November impact inspections - 11-1799-NAT - [12/21/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA cites corporate culture as root cause of Upper Big Branch Mine disaster - 11-1734-PHI - [12/06/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on agreement between US attorney and Alpha Natural Resources - 11-1738-PHI - [12/06/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA to start using pre-assessment conferencing procedures - 11-1703-NAT - [12/01/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA puts 8 mines on notice for potential patterns of violations - 11-1706-NAT - [11/30/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of October impact inspections - 11-1686-NAT - [11/22/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Administrative Law Judge upholds citations issued by MSHA to California quarry - 11-1624-SAN - [11/08/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of September impact inspections - 11-1564-NAT - [10/26/2011]

• MSHA News Release: GCR Tire Centers reaches settlement agreement with US Labor Department’s MSHA in Alabama quarry retaliation case - 11-1460-ATL - [10/25/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department's MSHA warns mining industry about dangers of cold weather - 11-1526-NAT - [10/19/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA audits uncover injury, illness underreporting at Kentucky mine - 11-1495-ATL - [10/13/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Coal mine rescue teams put emergency skills to the test - 11-1429-NAT - [09/30/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA awards $1 million in Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants - 11-1428-NAT - [09/29/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of August impact inspections - 11-1416-NAT - [09/27/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Following a 2-year refusal to comply, anthracite mine operator in Pennsylvania installs mandated communications and tracking system - 11-1380-PHI - [09/26/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA announces $8.44 million in mine health and safety training grants to 47 states and Navajo Nation - 11-1316-NAT - [09/07/2011]

• MSHA News Release: 2 West Virginia coal mines formerly owned by Massey Energy receive PPOV notices from MSHA after record-keeping audits reveal unreported accidents - 11-1292-PHI - [08/30/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA to propose rule on proximity detection systems - 11-1285-NAT - [08/29/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of July impact inspections - 11-1265-NAT - [08/24/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Judgment entered against mine operator for more than $900,000 in penalties - 11-1215-PHI - [08/11/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA announces $1 million for Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants - 11-1178-NAT - [08/03/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of June impact inspections - 11-1137-NAT - [07/28/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA releases midyear mine fatality update - 11-1128-NAT - [07/27/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Court grants MSHA request for preliminary injunction against anthracite mine operator in Lykens, Pa. - 11-1070-PHI - [07/21/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Court grants permanent injunction against CAM Mining LLC following attempt by US Department of Labor’s MSHA to inspect mine - 11-1088-ATL - [07/18/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Department of Labor’s MSHA seeks to collect nearly $240,000 in unpaid civil penalties from 2 mining companies in North Carolina and Texas - 11-1048-NAT - [07/14/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA focuses spotlight on rib control in light of recent coal mining fatalities - 11-1042-NAT - [07/12/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Court grants temporary restraining order against CAM Mining LLC in Pike County, Ky. - 11-1030-ATL - [07/07/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of May impact inspections - 11-0984-NAT - [06/28/2011]

• MSHA News Release: New MSHA training tools address miners’ rights and responsibilities - 11-0958-NAT - [06/23/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA to hold June 29 public briefing on investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion - 11-0954-NAT - [06/23/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA publishes final rule for rock dust - 11-0941-NAT - [06/20/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA’s newly formed Coal District 12 begins operations - 11-0852-PHI - [06/14/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of April impact inspections - 11-0834-NAT - [05/31/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA urges outdoor enthusiasts to steer clear of mines and quarries - 11-0817-NAT - [05/26/2011]

• MSHA News Release: ALJ rules that MSHA has right to review records in mine operator’s custody - 11-0785-NAT - [05/24/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s order involving mine operator’s failure to timely notify of roof collapse upheld - 11-0760-PHI - [05/23/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main on release of Upper Big Branch Independent Investigation Report - 11-0767-NAT - [05/19/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues 10 withdrawal orders at Kentucky coal mine on pattern of violations - 11-0750-ATL - [05/18/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA signs memorandum of understanding with Interstate Mining Compact Commission during mine emergency response meeting - 11-0714-NAT - [05/11/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA releases Upper Big Branch Mine investigation interview transcripts - 11-0697-NAT - [05/09/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA cites Massey-owned Randolph Mine with multiple citations and orders during impact inspection - 11-0659-NAT - [05/03/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA to hold public hearings in June on 2 proposed rules: ‘Examinations of Work Areas in Underground Coal Mines’ and ‘Pattern of Violations’ - 11-0641-NAT - [05/02/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Department of Labor’s MSHA extends comment period on proposed respirable dust rule - 11-0638-NAT - [05/02/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of March impact inspections - 11-0587-NAT - [04/21/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA inspectors armed with new online tool to detect flagrant violations - 11-0568-NAT - [04/19/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA makes agency audit results public - 11-0564-NAT - [04/15/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA places 2 mining operations on pattern of violations status - 11-0532-NAT - [04/12/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department's MSHA announces online tool enabling mine operators to self-monitor for POV screening - 11-0497-NAT - [04/06/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main on 1-year anniversary of Upper Big Branch Mine tragedy - 11-0482-NAT - [04/05/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Federal judge upholds $761,000 in penalties assessed by MSHA against Stillhouse Mining in Kentucky - 11-0458-NAT - [03/30/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA to hold public briefing June 29 on investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion - 11-0454-NAT - [03/29/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of February impact inspections - 11-0437-NAT - [03/28/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of January impact inspections - 11-0224-NAT - [02/16/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA creates additional district office to oversee southern West Virginia coal mines - 11-0220-PHI - [02/15/2011]

• MSHA News Release: In effort to prevent fatalities, MSHA issues alert to mining community - 11-0191-NAT - [02/10/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department and mine operator in Puerto Rico negotiate settlement in discrimination case - 11-0116-NEW - [02/07/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues proposed rule on pattern of violations - 11-0135-NAT - [01/31/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of December 2010 impact and regularly scheduled inspections - 11-0102-NAT - [01/27/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by Solicitor of Labor M. Patricia Smith regarding ongoing investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion - 11-0070-NAT - [01/14/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Mining deaths rise in 2010 - 11-0029-NAT - [01/13/2011]

• MSHA News Release: Federal judge hands down preliminary injunction against Rosebud Mining Co. in Pennsylvania - 11-0046-NAT - [01/11/2011]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department, Massey Energy reach settlement agreement - 11-0022-NAT - [01/05/2011]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA proposes revisions to examination requirements in underground coal mines - 10-1779-NAT - [12/22/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of November impact inspections - 10-1754-NAT - [12/16/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA increases focus on implementation of exposure monitoring at metal and nonmetal mines - 10-1774-NAT - [12/21/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Court grants MSHA injunctive relief against Maine quarry - 10-1751-BOS - [12/16/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA initiative highlights dangers related to mobile equipment use in coal mines - 10-1709-NAT - [12/14/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis on Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010 - 10-1720-NAT - [12/08/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA settles with Oklahoma mine operator for $375,000 - 10-1679-DAL - [12/02/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main in response to New Zealand coal mine explosion - 10-1644-NAT - [11/24/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA puts 13 mines on notice for potential pattern of violations - 10-1641-NAT - [11/19/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of October impact inspections - 10-1631-NAT - [11/19/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA launches 2nd phase of 'Rules to Live By' enforcement initiative - 10-1621-NAT - [11/18/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces it will hold 6 public hearings on coal mine dust rule - 10-1576-NAT - [11/10/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA asks for preliminary injunction against Freedom Energy Mining Co. - 10-1533-NAT - [11/03/2010]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA kicks off annual ‘Winter Alert’ campaign - 10-1527-NAT - [11/01/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues more than 550 violations during September impact inspections - 10-1464-NAT - [10/19/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues proposed rule on lowering miners’ exposure to respirable coal dust - 10-1440-NAT - [10/14/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues statement in response to Chilean mine rescue - 10-1448-NAT - [10/14/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues 11 closure orders during surprise inspection at West Virginia coal mine - 10-1420-PHI - [10/07/2010]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA to hold public meetings to develop proposed rule on safety and health management programs for mines - 10-1410-NAT - [10/05/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces tougher POV provisions, responds to OIG audit - 10-1396-NAT - [09/30/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA, United Mine Workers of America Career Centers sign cooperative agreement - 10-1383-NAT - [09/29/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA takes steps to overhaul ‘broken’ pattern of violations program - 10-1372-NAT - [09/27/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Mine Commission rules in favor of MSHA in Massey Energy case - 10-1348-PHI - [09/22/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA to publish emergency temporary standard for rock dust - 10-1329-NAT - [09/21/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces results of 5 months of impact inspections - 10-1321-NAT - [09/20/2010]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA awards $500,000 in Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants - 10-1308-NAT - [09/16/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA publishes comprehensive mine safety data as part of Open Government initiative - 10-1228-NAT - [09/09/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA reminds mining industry about miners’ right to make hazardous condition complaints, protections against discrimination - 10-1239-NAT - [09/02/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues safety alert and fatality update - 10-1245-NAT - [09/02/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues Big Laurel Mining Corp. more than $542,000 in violations - 10-1108-PHI - [08/17/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues guidelines for industry compliance with ventilation regulations - 10-1123-NAT - [08/16/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA files complaint with review commission over firing of Massey miner - 10-1121-NAT - [08/11/2010]

• MSHA News Release: NFL running back joins forces with MSHA to deliver mine safety message - 10-1024-NAT - [07/28/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Mine rescuers prepare to test their skills in simulated mine emergency - 10-1054-SAN - [07/26/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA designates $500,000 for Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants - 10-1000-NAT - [07/15/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on introduction of new mine safety legislation - 10-0935-NAT - [07/01/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA responds to inspector general’s alert memorandum - 10-0931-NAT - [06/30/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues statement in response to latest legal challenge by Massey - 10-0915-NAT - [06/28/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Underground investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine begins - 10-0897-NAT - [06/25/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statements of US Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis and US Assistant Labor Secretary Joseph A. Main on MSHA’s POV Program - 10-0884-NAT - [06/23/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Coal miner terminated from job at Massey operation ordered reinstated - 10-0837-NAT - [06/17/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement from US Labor Department’s MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph A. Main on ruling in Tiller No. 1 Mine pattern of violations case - 10-0807-NAT - [06/08/2010]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA launches annual safety initiative aimed at roof fall prevention - 10-0752-NAT - [06/02/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Court rules in favor of MSHA in UMWA challenge to public hearings - 10-0730-NAT - [05/24/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA outlines hearing process in investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion - 10-0704-NAT - [05/18/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces series of public meetings to bolster transparency in investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine explosion - 10-0651-NAT - [05/06/2010]

• MSHA News Release: 6 Kentucky coal mines forced to halt production during inspection blitz - 10-0648-NAT - [05/06/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on 2 Kentucky miners who lost their lives - 10-0607-NAT - [04/30/2010]

• MSHA News Release: US Labor Department’s MSHA notified of roof collapse at Dotiki Mine in Hopkins County, Ky. - 10-0596-NAT - [04/29/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Hazard complaints result in surprise inspections at 3 Massey-owned mines - 10-0569-NAT - [04/27/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA launches inspection blitz in nation’s coalfields - 10-0520-NAT - [04/21/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Independent team of occupational safety experts to examine MSHA’s internal review following explosion at Upper Big Branch Mine - 10-0504-NAT - [04/16/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement by US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis regarding meeting with President Obama on West Virginia mine disaster - 10-0490-NAT - [04/15/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces final rule for high-voltage continuous mining machines - 10-0437-NAT - [04/12/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA announces final rule on coal mine dust sampling devices - 10-0436-NAT - [04/12/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on the death of 29 miners at Upper Big Branch South Mine - 10-0476-NAT - [04/10/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA appoints team to investigate Upper Big Branch South Mine explosion - 10-0454-NAT - [04/07/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on the death of 25 miners at Upper Big Branch South Mine - 10-0452-NAT - [04/06/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on the situation at Upper Big Branch South Mine - 10-0450-NAT - [04/05/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA publishes proximity detection request for information in Federal Register - 10-0155-NAT - [02/02/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA fatality prevention program will include outreach, enforcement - 10-0152-NAT - [02/02/2010]

• MSHA News Release: Mining fatalities fall to all-time low in 2009 - 09-1588-NAT - [01/04/2010]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA marks 40th anniversary of landmark mine legislation - 09-1578-NAT - [12/30/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA launches comprehensive action plan to tackle black lung - 09-1491-NAT - [12/03/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA proposes more than $500,000 in penalties against mine operator - 09-1279-PHI - [10/19/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA puts 10 operators on notice for potential pattern of violations - 09-1227-NAT - [10/07/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA increases funding for state health and safety training grants - 09-1164-NAT - [09/24/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA awards $500,000 in Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants - 09-1140-NAT - [09/15/2009]

• MSHA News Release: When disaster strikes underground, mine rescue teams spur to action - 09-1064-NAT - [08/31/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA publishes final rule for underground coal mine rescue teams - 09-0684-NAT - [06/17/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA, Tri-Star Mining Inc. reach settlement agreement - 09-0564-PHI - [05/19/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA issues closure order for failure to pay delinquent penalties - 09-0465-PHI - [05/01/2009]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA urges public to ‘Stay Out and Stay Alive’ - 09-0434-NAT - [04/27/2009]

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