January |
01/03/2001 |
McAteer Joins Benefits Review Board |
01/04/2001 |
Mining Deaths Drop Overall in 2000 |
01/10/2001 |
President Clinton Signs International Convention to Raise Mine Safety and Health Standards Worldwide |
01/18/2001 |
MSHA Rules Will Control Miners' Exposure to Diesel Particulate |
February
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March
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03/03/2001 |
Stone, Sand and Gravel Mine Operators Get Free Safety Training Workshops |
April
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04/16/2001 |
MSHA Public Safety Campaign Stresses that Mines and Minors Don't Mix |
04/24/2001 |
MSHA Taking Mine Safety Tips to Miners During On-Site Visits |
May
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05/07/2001 |
Mine Rescue Teams to Stage Mock Mine Disaster
In Green River, Wyoming |
05/25/2001 |
Public Service Announcements Warn Against Swimming in Quarries |
June
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06/22/2001 |
Ohio Valley Mine Rescue Contest Winners
Rescue Teams from West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Illinois Take Top Honors |
06/18/2001 |
Mock Mine Disaster Puts Rescue Teams in Top Form for Actual Mine Emergencies |
July |
07/05/2001 |
DOL Reaches Partial Settlement in Litigation Over Diesel Particulate Rules Important Provisions To Go Into Effect July 5, 2001 |
07/05/2001 |
Chao Challenges Mining Community to Reduce Accidents |
07/13/2001 |
MSHA Conducting One-Day Compliance Assistance Workshops on New Diesel Rule Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, Nevada are Among Seminar Sites |
07/17/2001 |
MSHA Report on Second Willow Creek Mine Explosion Available
Sites |
August |
08/10/2001 |
Chao to Celebrate National Mine Health and Safety Academy Anniversary National Mine Academy's 25th Anniversary Celebration Open to the Public (DOL Release 01-266) |
08/14/2001 |
Chao Advocates For Coal Miners Commemorative Stamp National Announcement Made at Mining Academy's 25th Anniversary Celebration (DOL Release 01-269) |
08/22/2001 |
Sentinels of Safety Award Celebrates 75 Years
Mining Operations Recognized for Outstanding Safety Records in 2000 |
08/28/2001 |
MSHA Extends Comment Period On Hazard Communication Standard |
September |
09/17/2001 |
MINE RESCUERS FROM AROUND U.S. TEST THEIR SKILLS
National Mine Rescue Contest brings Mine Rescue Teams to Louisville, Ky.
(DOL Release 01-313) |
09/27/2001 |
MSHA Announces Team to Investigate Fatal Alabama Coal Mine Blast
Investigation Will Begin Immediately (DOL Release 01-327)
Statement by Dave D. Lauriski, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Sept. 27, 2001
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09/27/2001 |
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health to Hold Media Briefing (DOL Release 01-326) |
09/24/2001 |
MSHA RESPONDS TO ALABAMA MINE EMERGENCY
Explosion Results in Casualties (DOL Release 01-321) |
October |
10/03/2001 |
MINE SAFETY DIRECTOR PROMOTES HEIGHTENED SAFETY
Mine Deaths Show Short-Term Increase
(DOL Release 01-338) |
10/11/2001 |
Teams from Pa., Ill., and W. Va. Take Top Honors
2001 Mine Safety and Health Administration National Mine Rescue Contest Results
(DOL Release 01-350) |
10/12/2001 |
Media Advisory
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health to Hold Media Update
Investigation Team Leader To Be Introduced (DOL Release 01-355) |
10/15/2001 |
Mine Safety Head Discusses Recovery Efforts at Jim Walter #5
Introduces Lead Investigator in Accident
(DOL Release 01-358) |
10/17/2001 |
MSHA: SERIOUS VIOLATIONS IN MARTIN COUNTY SLURRY DISASTER
Agency Also Reviewing Internal Impoundment Approval Procedures
(DOL Release 01-364) |
10/26/2001 |
MSHA Issues Annual Winter Alert Safety Message
Increased Hazards In Underground Coal Mining During The Winter Months
(DOL Release 01-394) |
November |
11/05/2001 |
CHAO TO PRESENT AWARDS FOR MINE SAFETY
Sentinels of Safety Awards Considered The Most Prestigious In Industry
(DOL Release 01-412) |
11/06/2001 |
CHAO PRESENTS MINE SAFETY AWARDS
Sentinels of Safety Awards Considered The Most Prestigious In Industry
(DOL Release 01-413) |
11/16/2001 |
Accident Investigation Team to Visit
Presumed Site of Mine Explosion
(DOL Release 01-437) |
December |
12/07/2001 |
Lauriski Addresses Northwest Mining Association
MSHA Secretary Encourages Safety During Annual Conference
(DOL Release 01-463) |
12/17/2001 |
Investigation Into Alabama Mine Explosion Enters Next Phase
Miners Back At Work
(DOL Release 01-481) |
12/19/2001 |
MSHA, Massey and W.Va. Develop Innovative Training
Curriculum Aimed at Enhanced Mine Safety
(DOL Release 01-478) |