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National Alliances

The Bituminous Coal Operator's Association
and the National Mining Association
   - signed September 28, 2004.


  • "MSHA, BCOA and NMA agree to establish an Alliance to promote safe and healthful working conditions for all miners..."


  • "MSHA, BCOA and NMA will work together to achieve education and training goals..."


  • MSHA, BCOA and NMA will work together to achieve technical assistance goals...
David Young, President of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association (left); Jack Gerard, President and CEO of the National Mining Association; and Dave D. Lauriski, MSHA Assistant Secretary;
David Young, President of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association (left); Jack Gerard, President and CEO of the National Mining Association; and Dave D. Lauriski, MSHA Assistant Secretary; formalized a collaborative alliance in September to foster a culture of injury prevention and dedicate the necessary resources to address the prevailing safety and health challenges of the mining industry.



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