January |
01/17/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Hiring New Mine Inspectors in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland
Applicant Screenings to be held Jan. 20 and 21 in Morgantown, W.Va.
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01/17/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors
Positions Available Throughout Southern Part of West Virginia |
01/23/2007 |
News Release
MSHA, Equipment Makers Form Safety and Health Alliance |
01/23/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA Issuing New Mine Rescue and Safety Training Grants
Training Grants Total More than $7.9 Million in Fiscal Year 2007 |
February |
02/05/2007 |
News Release
FY 2008 Proposal to Boost Funding for U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA by 13 Percent Over Current Funding Level to $313.5 Million |
02/06/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA to Hire More Mine Inspectors in Kentucky |
02/08/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Offers Assistance on Breathable Air Requirement of MINER Act |
02/22/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Praises Court Ruling on Diesel Particulate Matter Rule |
March |
03/02/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors Mine Inspector Positions Available in Southwest Virginia |
03/02/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA to Hire More Mine Inspectors Mine Inspector Positions Available in Kentucky |
03/02/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors Coal Mine Inspector Positions Available in Kentucky and Tennessee |
03/13/2007 |
News Release
MSHA conducting free mine safety seminars nationwide 'Spring Thaw' sessions examine hazards caused by seasonal changes
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03/19/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors
Inspector positions available in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming
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03/19/2007 |
News Release
MSHA issues warning to children and adults to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive'
Dozens injured and killed each year in recreational accidents |
03/21/2007 |
News Release
MSHA to publish final rule on civil penalties
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03/23/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA issues report on Pennsylvania mining fatality
October 2006 explosion at anthracite mine left one miner dead |
03/29/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA levies $1.5 million fine against Aracoma mine operator
Operator charged with 25 contributory violations for fatal accident |
April |
04/10/2007 |
News Release
MSHA to host third-ever international mine rescue conference and first in U.S.
Nashville meeting to be held concurrently with national coal mine rescue contest |
04/12/2007 |
News Release
MSHA levies $336,000 fine against Darby Mine No. 1 operator
Operator charged with six contributory violations for fatal accident |
04/12/2007 |
News Release
MSHA issues $874,500 in fines to R&D Coal Co.
Mine is first to be fined under flagrant violation provision of MINER Act |
04/17/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors
Positions available in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming |
04/17/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA to hire more mine inspectors for Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming locations
Applicant screenings to be held April 27 and 28 in Helper, Utah |
04/30/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks mine inspectors in western states Positions available in Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington |
May |
05/08/2007 |
News Release
Labor Department's MSHA to enhance Mine Emergency Operations capabilities
Two new positions aimed at improving agency effectiveness during mine emergencies |
05/09/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration pursues new regulations on sealed areas based on findings of its Sago Mine accident investigation |
05/11/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA issues $761,000 in fines
for flagrant violations against mine operator in Harlan County, Ky. |
05/11/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA Web site now enables electronic filing of SCSR inventory
Inventory tracking system required by Mine Emergency Evacuation Rule |
05/14/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Illinois
Metal and nonmetal inspector positions available in Peru |
05/14/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Michigan
Metal and nonmetal inspector positions available in Lansing |
05/16/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA hands out maximum civil penalties against Illinois mine operator |
05/18/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors for duty stations throughout Kentucky
Underground and electrical positions available |
05/18/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors for duty stations throughout West Virginia
Underground and electrical positions available |
05/18/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA issues emergency temporary standard
MSHA takes immediate action to strengthen mine safety |
05/22/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA: Miners safer today than one year ago
Strengthened seals, additional breathable air, higher civil penalties help improve safety |
05/23/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA sues operator to collect debt
Agency also announces settlement to guarantee payment of future fines by another operator |
05/24/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Pennsylvania
Coal mine inspector positions available in Wilkes-Barre, Pottsville and Shamokin |
05/25/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA to focus on roof fall fatalities
Roof control seminars scheduled as part of PROP outreach effort |
05/24/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors
Coal mine inspector positions available in Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia |
05/29/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in West Virginia
Positions in Logan, Madison, Mt. Carbon, Mt. Hope, Pineville, Princeton and Summersville |
05/29/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors in Kentucky
Positions available in Elkhorn City, Hindman, Martin, Phelps, Pikeville and Whitesburg |
June |
06/05/2007 |
News Release
U.S. mine safety agency seeking more mine inspectors in Pennsylvania
Coal mine inspector positions available in Pottsville, Shamokin and Wilkes-Barre |
06/11/2007 |
News Release
MSHA hiring new mine inspectors for positions in
Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Applicant screenings scheduled in Arlington, Texas, and Little Rock, Ark.
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06/14/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA puts eight mine operators on notice
Operators receive letters indicating a potential pattern of violations
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06/15/2007 |
News Release
MSHA's aggressive actions to implement the MINER Act have improved safety for America's miners
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06/19/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for
duty stations in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Applicant screening for all locations to be held in Charlottesville, Va. |
06/25/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for positions
in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Applicant screenings to be held in Arlington, Texas, and Little Rock, Ark., for all locations |
06/26/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for positions
in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Applicant screenings scheduled July 14 and 15 in Charlottesville, Va. |
06/28/2007 |
News Release
MSHA completes internal reviews into three fatal accidents
Agency ushers in new era of accountability |
July |
07/10/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for positions in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
Applicant screening for all duty stations to take place August 4 and 5 in Golden, Colo. |
07/10/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors for positions
in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Applicant screening for all duty stations to take place July 21 and 22 in Morgantown, Pa.
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07/10/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors
for positions in Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia
Applicant screenings for all duty stations to take place July 21 and 22 in Morgantown, W.Va. |
07/23/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors to work in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
Applicant screenings to take place August 4 and 5 in Golden, Colo., for all locations |
07/25/2007 |
News Release
Registration deadline for international mine rescue conference nears
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to deliver opening remarks |
07/25/2007 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire more mine inspectors in Kentucky
Coal inspector positions available in Beaver Dam, Madisonville and Morganfield |
07/26/2007 |
Media Advisory
MSHA helps mark five-year anniversary of Quecreek Mine rescue
Nine miners saved after nearly four days trapped underground |
August |
08/22/2007 |
News Release
MSHA fines Tri-Star Mining $180,000 for safety violations
Mine's action found to have contributed to fatalities |
08/30/2007 |
News Release
MSHA Appoints Team to Investigate Crandall Canyon Mine Accident |
08/30/2007 |
News Release
MSHA Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces independent review of MSHA's actions at Utah's Crandall Canyon Mine |
08/31/2007 |
News Release
Peabody Energy wins national coal mine rescue contest
Wharton, W.Va.-based team takes top honors among nearly 60 competitors |
September |
09/06/2007 |
News Release
MSHA proposes new standards for underground coal mine rescue teams
Proposed rule continues MINER Act implementation |
09/18/2007 |
News Release
MSHA announces new process for collecting civil penalties |
09/19/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA and National Mining Association recognize 19 mining operations as 'Sentinels of Safety'
Operations in Georgia and Missouri take awards for third year in a row |
October |
10/02/2007 |
News Release
MSHA awards half-million dollars in mine safety grants
Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants target mine emergency training |
10/04/2007 |
News Release
MSHA announces '100 percent plan'
Plan will ensure completion of all mandated regular inspections |
10/05/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire new mine inspectors through screenings in Birmingham, Ala.
Metal and nonmetal general and electrical positions available in southeastern U.S. |
10/11/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire new mine inspectors in Alabama
Coal mine inspector positions available in Birmingham and Bessemer
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10/12/2007 |
News Release
Mining community urged to participate in Drug-Free Work Week |
10/15/2007 |
News Release
MSHA warns industry: 'Don't leave safety out in the cold'
Mine safety agency kicks off Winter Alert campaign |
10/24/2007 |
News Release
MSHA receives favorable ruling from Federal Review Commission
Court upholds agency's enforcement actions under MINER Act |
10/29/2007 |
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire new mine inspectors in Midwest
Coal mine inspector positions available in Illinois and Indiana |
November |
11/07/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire metal and nonmetal
mine inspectors for Denham Springs, La., duty station
Applicant screening to be held in New Iberia, La., on Dec. 1 and 2 |
11/08/2007 |
News Release
MSHA demonstrates innovative system for escape during mine emergencies |
11/13/2007 |
News Release
Mine Safety and Health Administration appoints director
for newly established Office of Accountability
New division will increase oversight of enforcement programs
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11/14/2007 |
News Release
MSHA to sponsor National Electrical Troubleshooting Contest |
11/26/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks to hire new mine inspectors in Louisiana
Metal and nonmetal positions available in Denham Springs |
December |
12/10/2007 |
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA levies $163,000 in fines against Doe Run Co.
St. Louis-based mine operator fined in April death of truck driver |
12/07/2007 |
News Release
Significant safety improvements following warning notices to mine operators
Second round of potential pattern of violation letters sent to 20 operators |
12/28/2007 |
News Release
Labor Department's MSHA levies $220,000 fine against Perry County Co.
Kentucky-based Perry Co. Coal Corp.'s flagrant actions tied to electrical accident
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