At issue are the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s “targeted inspections,” which are unannounced and focus on repeat violators.

MSHA issued 294 citations in October and November as part of its impact inspection program, which focuses on mines with “poor compliance history or particular compliance concerns.” The agency launched ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 15 mines in May 2024 across 12 states, identifying a total of 300 violations and issuing one ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted 14 impact inspections in November 2024, identifying 162 violations across mines in 11 states. Among these were 44 significant and substantial ...

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On the heels of the deadly West Virginia mine disaster that left 29 workers dead, MSHA launched an inspection blitz at 57 coal mines with a history of underground conditions that indicate a ...

A frustration mine operators frequently face relates to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) citations alleging insufficient illumination in work areas. Given the subjective nature of MSHA’s ...

Retired coal miner Stanley “Goose” Stewart questions whether it’s safe for anyone to work in the industry right now.The Department of Government Efficiency, created by President Donald Trump and run ...