| January |
| 01/16/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to provide essential training for mine safety instructors through one-day training workshops
Agency has scheduled sessions for Feb. 20, 21 and 22 in Core, W. Va. |
| 01/30/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeking to hire more mine inspectors
Positions available in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana and Utah |
| 01/31/2008 |
News Release
MSHA approves first wireless tracking system
New technology represents significant progress under MINER Act |
| February |
| 02/01/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA kicks off 'Spring Thaw' workshop series
Free mine safety workshop to be held in Brooksville, Fla. |
| 02/04/2008 |
News Release
MSHA increases budget request by $19 million, or 6 percent, from fiscal year 2008 to fiscal year 2009
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| 02/05/2008 |
News Release
U.S. acting assistant secretary of labor unveils initiative to assess every citation
Prompt action to be taken to improve MSHA's assessments process |
| 02/08/2008 |
News Release
MSHA publishes final mine rescue teams rule
Regulation to more than double training requirement and improve mine emergency response |
| 02/08/2008 |
News Release
MSHA reminds mining community of phone number to use for reporting mine accidents, hazards |
| 02/12/2008 |
News Release
Mine safety workshops address effects of seasonal changes at mine sites
Sessions to be held in New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania |
| 02/26/2008 |
News Release
MSHA launches online violation tracking tool for operators
VPID tool allows operators to gauge safety performance at mines, initiate improvements
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| 02/28/2008 |
News Release
Mine safety workshops address effects of seasonal changes at mine sites
Locations include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin |
| 02/29/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA publishes final asbestos exposure rule
Regulation reduces general permissible exposure limit to 1/20th of previous level |
| March |
| 03/03/2008 |
News Release
Mine safety workshops address effects of seasonal changes at mine sites
Locations include California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state |
| 03/05/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to hire mine inspectors for positions in Arizona and Montana
Employment screenings will be held on March 8 and 9 in Mesa, Ariz. |
| 03/07/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire more mine inspectors in Colorado and Montana
Employment screenings will be held March 11 and 12 in Golden, Colo. |
| 03/10/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA issues increased funding
for state health and safety training grants
Training funds total more than $8.2 million in fiscal year 2008 |
| 03/11/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Montana and Utah
Employment screenings will be held March 15 and 16 in Salt Lake City |
| 03/20/2008 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department’s MSHA fines Utah coal operator $420,300
Operator cited for flagrant violations involving fire and explosion hazards |
| April |
| 04/02/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Alaska
Employment screenings will be held April 8 and 9 in Anchorage |
| 04/03/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire more mine inspectors in southwestern Virginia
Employment screenings to be held April 11 through 13 in Norton |
| 04/03/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to hire more mine inspectors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
Employment screenings held April 12 and 13 in Pasco, Wash. |
| 04/10/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Nevada
Employment screenings to be held April 15 and 16 in Carlin, Nev. |
| 04/14/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to issue new identity numbers to industry personnel
New system protects miners from identity theft |
| 04/18/2008 |
News Release
Court of Appeals rules for MSHA against delinquent Kentucky coal mine operator
Judgment orders Little Ty Coal Co. to pay $146,000 |
| 04/18/2008 |
News Release
MSHA publishes final rule on seals in underground coal mines
Standard goes beyond requirements outlined in MINER Act |
| 04/25/2008 |
News Release
Mine Safety and Health Administration fines Troy Mine $417,400
Montana mine operator cited for flagrant violations involving ground control
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| May |
| 05/01/2008 |
News Release
MSHA Small Mines Office helps small operators make large safety gains
Fatality rate down significantly at small mining operations over 5-year period |
| 05/02/2008 |
News Release
MSHA seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Illinois
Employment screenings will be held May 6 and 7 in Rockford |
| 05/05/2008 |
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Illinois
Employment screenings will be held May 9 and 10 in East Lansing, Mich.
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| 05/12/2008 |
News Release
MSHA urges public to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive'
Agency issues warning to kids, adults about recreational activities on mine property
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| June |
| 06/09/2008 |
News Release
MSHA releases ninth volume of 'Mine Safety Minutes'
Audio PSAs seek to educate nation's miners about workplace hazards |
| 06/17/2008 |
News Release
MSHA puts 16 mine operators on notice for potential pattern of violations
Letters mark third round of screening of nation's mines
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| 06/18/2008 |
News Release
MSHA to publish proposed rule on belt air, improved belt material and fire protection in underground coal mining
Standards would implement recommendations of panel appointed by labor secretary |
| 06/19/2008 |
News Release
MSHA, key mining organizations urge renewed commitment to safety
Joint letter refocuses mining community on accident prevention |
| 06/24/2008 |
News Release
MSHA kicks off safety initiative to focus on roof fall fatalities
PROP program calls attention to hazards that lead to roof falls |
| July |
| 07/14/2008 |
News Release
Mine rescuers to test their skills in MSHA simulated mine emergency
More than 30 U.S teams, 10 international teams to participate in competition |
| 07/24/2008 |
News Release
MSHA levies $1.85 million in fines for Crandall Canyon Mine disaster
Failures by mine operator, engineering consultant contributed to mine collapse |
| August |
| 08/07/2008 |
News Release
MSHA fines Alaska Mechanical Inc. $115,000
Contractor cited for inadequate training, unsafe use of equipment in double fatality |
| 08/26/2008 |
News Release
MSHA collects more than $225,000 in overdue fines
Agency warns three mine operators who failed to pay civil penalties |
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