The rule lowers the permissible exposure limit and implements an overexposure protocol. The Department of Labor finalized a rule protecting miners from silica dust exposure this month, lowering…
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Mine Safety Inspections Reveal Violations Across Nine States
MSHA reports 207 safety hazards, and issues citations to mines. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted impact inspections at 13 mines across…
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Supreme Court Turns Away Defamation Case
A mining company’s CEO being described as a “felon” was not slander. The Supreme Court denied an appeal made by former mining CEO Donald Blankenship to hold media…
Read MoreDepartment of Labor Issues 246 Mining Violations
Impact inspections reveal a “troubling number” of unchecked mine failures. The Department of Labor announced last week that they issued 246 violations to 14 mines in the month…
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Chris Williamson, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Administration
Chris Williamson, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Administration
Read MoreLabor Department Announces “Stand Down to Save Lives”
The inaugural mine safety event is being held Wednesday. The Department of Labor announced the first “Stand Down to Save Lives” event by the Mine Safety and Health…
Read MoreFederal Court Rules Mine Violated Labor Department Inspection
The operator notified workers of inspectors’ presence. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled on Wednesday that the Paradise No. 9 mine operator violated the federal Mine…
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