| January |
| 01/09/2009 |
News Release
Mine deaths fell to all-time low in 2008 |
| 01/14/2009 |
News Release
MSHA fines Highland Mining Co. $180,000
Hazardous conditions at Freeze Fork mine should have been obvious to management |
| 01/14/2009 |
News Release
MSHA issues civil penalty exceeding $147,000 to CSA Mining Inc. in Kentucky
Mine operator failed to comply with approved roof control plan |
| 01/16/2009 |
News Release
MSHA fines Utah mine owner, contractor $265,000
Miner employed by contractor fatally crushed when parking brake failed
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| February |
| 02/02/2009 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA files lawsuit against Kentucky mine operator to collect civil penalties
Agency seeking more than $500,000 in unpaid fines |
| 02/27/2009 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Duluth, Minn.
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| March |
| 03/02/2009 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Illinois
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| 03/03/2009 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Michigan
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| 03/04/2009 |
News Release
MSHA fines New Mexico potash mine $165,000
Management policies and procedures failed to ensure safe electrical conditions |
| 03/10/2009 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in West Virginia
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
| 03/16/2009 |
News Release
MSHA puts 15 operators on notice for potential pattern of violations
Move marks 4th round of enforcement initiative by agency |
| 03/17/2009 |
News Release
MSHA fines Hiawatha Coal Co. nearly $342,800
Miner seriously injured in vehicle rollover accident |
| 03/23/2009 |
News Release
MSHA takes steps to induce West Virginia mine operator to pay fines
Agency asks Mine Commission to order payment of more than $600,000 |
| 03/23/2009 |
News Release
MSHA issues withdrawal order at Kentucky coal mine
Production operations cease at Double A Mining Inc. |
| 03/27/2009 |
News Release
MSHA issues new policy for scheduling a safety and health conference
Settlement conferences to be postponed until after civil penalties are proposed |
| April |
| 04/01/2009 |
News Release
MSHA fines Shelby Mining Co. LLC $280,000
2 miners seriously injured in 2008 methane ignition |
| 04/09/2009 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Kentucky
Agency recruiting applicants for jobs in Beaver Dam, Madisonville and Morganfield |
| 04/09/2009 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Agency holding employment screening in Breezewood, Pa. |
| 04/27/2009 |
News Release
MSHA urges public to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive'
National safety campaign seeks to deter recreational activities on mine property |
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