Mine Act News Today

Stricter standards from the Mine Safety and Health Administration included monitoring dust exposure and providing health exams.

The new rule will help protect miners from harmful dust exposure.

The U.S. Department of Labor introduces new regulations to reduce silica dust exposure and improve health screenings for miners, aiming to prevent fatal and severe occupational diseases.

In 2023, 16 miners died in incidents caused by a malfunction, improperly maintained or damaged machinery. Learn about best practices to keep miners safe.

Disaster at the Monongah coal mine in West Virginia in 1907 when an explosion killed more than 360 workers. Meaningful safety regulations were still decades away.

Known as MSHA, the agency focuses on the health, safety and welfare of miners and their families,

As we close out 2023 and look to 2024, the time is right to take stock of developments in mine safety and health law over the past year and consider what may be on the horizon.

For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they're exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.

For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they're exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.

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