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MSHA Seeks More Comments on Proposed Coal Miner Health Rule

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) seeks public comments about a proposed rule to improve health protections for coal miners. As part of MSHA's "End Black Lung – Act Now!" initiative, the agency's proposed rule would reduce coal dust … Continue reading

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Proposed MSHA Regulation Seeks to Strengthen Pattern of Violation Provisions

On February 2, 2011, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) proposed a new rule to make it easier for federal officials to identify and target mines that have committed repeat health and safety violations. The proposed rule would make … Continue reading

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