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Title: MSHA Accident Investigations : AI

Originator:
        Department/Agency Name: Department Of Labor
        Major Organizational Subdivision: Mine Safety and Health Administration
        Minor Organizational Subdivision: None
        Name of Unit: None

Access Constraints: The provisions of the Freedom of Information Act limit some data.

Use Constraints: None

Abstract: Accident Investigation data detail the findings of MSHA investigators into fatal and nonfatal mining-related accidents. Sources include Coal and Metal/NonMetal data. The system is an Access database.

Purpose: This data in the Accident Investigations database augments the MSHA Fatal Accident Reports and the information submitted by the mine operator on their report of accident, 7000-1 form. Used for analysis of accidents and for accident reduction programs.

Agency Program: MSHA was charged with the responsibility of protecting the nation’s miners under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Public Law 91-173 as amended by Public Law 95-164.

Local Subject Terms:

  • Accident
  • Fatal
  • Fatality
  • Nonfatal
  • US Federal GILS

Availability:
        Distributor:
                Name: Program Evaluation and Information Res.
                Organization: Mine Safety & Health Administration
                Street Address: 4015 Wilson Blvd, Room 713
                City: Arlington
                State: VA
                Zip Code: 22203
                Country: USA
                Hours of Service: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; M-F
                Telephone: 703-235-8378
                Fax: 703-235-1563
        Order Process: phone/fax/mail/email

Point of Contact:
        Name: Program Evaluation and Information Res.
        Organization: Mine Safety & Health Administration
        Street Address: 4015 Wilson Blvd, Room 713
        City: Arlington
        State: VA
        Zip Code: 22203
        Country: USA
        Hours of Service: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; M-F
        Telephone: 703-235-8378
        Fax: 703-235-1563

Sources of Data:
        Department/Agency Name: Department Of Labor
        Major Organizational Subdivision: Mine Safety and Health Administration
        Minor Organizational Subdivision: None
        Name of Unit: None

Record Source:
        Department/Agency Name: Department Of Labor
        Major Organizational Subdivision: Mine Safety and Health Administration
        Minor Organizational Subdivision: None
        Name of Unit: None

Date of Last Modification: 20001019

Control Identifier: DOL-MSHA-000221




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