Mine Operators & Contractors
Mine Safety
MSHA
HELP
Mine Safety Regulation
The Mine Act
Miner Act
30C.F.R
Mine Safety Caselaw
MSHA Policy
Mine Safety Law Basics
Violations
Strict Liability
Negligence
Gravity
Joint & Several Liability: Contractors
Mine Safety Agencies
MSHA
FMSHRC
Solicitor's Office
Mines and Operators
Jurisdiction
Operators and Contractors
MSHA Rules
Standards and Regulations
Required Plans
Modification
Safeguards
MSHA Enforcement
Inspections
Special Investigations
Accident Investigations
Health Inspections
MSHA Citations & Orders
Section 104(a)
Significant & Substantial
Failure to Abate - Section 104(b)
Unwarrantable Failure
Imminent Danger
Pattern of Violations
MSHA Penalties
Civil Penalty Assessments
Withdrawal Orders
Criminal Sanctions
Personal Liability
Conference, Contest & Appeal
MSHA Conferences
FMSHRC ALJ Proceedings
Review Commission
U.S. Court of Appeals Proceedings
EAJA & Attorney's Fees
Miners
Miners' Rights
Whistle Blower Protection
WalkAround
Inspection Request
Training
Reporting & Record Keeping
Part 50
Other Recording Requirements
Legal Identity
MSHA FAQ | SMART 30 CFR | MSHA CASE SEARCH | MSHA NEWS & ANALYSIS
MSHA investigation of mine fatality
MSHA FATALGRAM
On Saturday, March 17, 2012, a 55-year-old surface foreman with 19 years of mining experience was killed when he was caught between the frame of a highwall miner transportation dolly and a front-end.

Read Full Details
Login SUBSCRIBE
Opinion & Comment
Mine Safety Legislation
MSHA Rulemaking
Mine Safety Events
Safety Professionals
Mine Safety Article
MSHA Training
Mine Safety Jobs
Advertise
  Mine Safety News
Defective mine breathing devices being phased out  Read Article
04/ 26/2012 Charleston Gazette WV
Kentucky Darby mine operators have yet to pay for 2006 blast that killed 5  Read Article
04/ 22/2012 Louisville Courier-Journal KY
Breathing devices fail test, but not ordered out of mines  Read Article
04/ 17/2012 Charleston Gazette WV
Ex-MSHA chief, W.Va. school accused of fraud  Read Article
04/ 14/2012 ABC News US
Feds probe claim MSHA warned W.Va. mine of visits  Read Article
04/ 13/2012 Lexington Herald Leader KY
W.Va. officials move to unlicense foreman at coal mine where 2010 blast killed ...  Read Article
04/ 13/2012 Washington Post DC
Hecla Mining Just Hit a 52-Week Low: Will It Head Lower?  Read Article
04/ 11/2012 Motley Fool US
W.Va. mine blast survivor cases linger with Alpha  Read Article
04/ 10/2012 Boston.com MA
MSHA investigators get refresher course  Read Article
04/ 6/2012 State Journal WV
MSHA tightens underground mines safety rule  Read Article
04/ 4/2012 Pittsburgh Post Gazette PA
See More Mine Safety Headlines  
 MSHA FAQ
Can MSHA site operators for contractor violations?
Will the Commission change the definition of S & S?
What factors are relevant to an unwarrantable failure finding?
Submit a Question 
 MSHA How-To Guides
Manage MSHA Inspections
Get Results at MSHA Conferences
Contest MSHA Citations & Orders
Survive MSHA Accident Investigations
Deal with MSHA Special Investigations
Get More MSHA Advice 
 Mine Act Legislative Activity
Current Proposals
Mine Act Amendments
Summary of Proposal
Legislative Proposal
A premature reaction to UBB and a repeat of Sago mistakes.
 FMSHRC News
ALJ Says Loose Coal Equals 75.400 Violation
ALJ Rules Operator Strictly Liable for Sudden Change in Roof Conditions
ALJ Suggests Tape Barricade Okay During Guard Repairs
Operator Comes Up Empty at Hearing
ALJ Rules Ignorance of the Law not a Defense for Superintendent and Operator
Read More FMSHRC News 
 www.msha.gov
File MSHA Reports & Forms Online
Get a MSHA Violation History
Read MSHA’s Internal SOP Manuals
Find MSHA Metal Non Metal Personnel
Find MSHA Coal Personnel
Search MSHA’s Site
Can’t find what you are looking for on MSHA’s Web site? We have partnered with Google to help you search MSHA’s Web site with greater accuracy. Just select the www.msha.gov button to find what you are looking for on MSHA’s site. Give it a try.
 
Web www.msha.gov
Go to MSHA’s Home Page 
Learn About Premium Features  |  Purchase a Subscription  |  Advertise on This Site  |  Take the Free Trial  |  Contact Us
© Libertas Corporation. 2006. All rights reserved.The information contained on this page is NOT legal advice.