MSHA issued 294 citations in October and November as part of its impact inspection program, which focuses on mines with “poor compliance history or particular compliance concerns.” The agency launched ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted 14 impact inspections in November 2024, identifying 162 violations across mines in 11 states. Among these were 44 significant and substantial ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed a series of targeted inspections at eight mines in September 2024. In all, the agency found 112 violations, including 24 significant and ...

On the heels of the deadly West Virginia mine disaster that left 29 workers dead, MSHA launched an inspection blitz at 57 coal mines with a history of underground conditions that indicate a ...

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A frustration mine operators frequently face relates to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) citations alleging insufficient illumination in work areas. Given the subjective nature of MSHA’s ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Conducting special inspections to crack down on mines with poor safety records appears to be working, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration said Tuesday. The ...