Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Annual Mining Symposium Coming to WJU

April 16th, 2007

…  a year highlighted by the passage of landmark mine-safety legislation at both the state and federal levels, and 16 months removed …  U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, MSHA, the United Mine Workers of America, LAMAR …

WJU to Host Mining Symposium

January 28th, 2007

…  will again coordinate an International Mining Health and Safety Symposium to continue the progress made at last year’s inaugural …  Administration (MSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). For more information, visit the …

McDowell mine practice long considered risky

January 15th, 2007

…  most since 1981. In his report to Wise, longtime mine-safety advocate Davitt McAteer cautioned that pillaring is “an especially …  according to a report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. At the same time, the practice accounted for 25 …

Company fined for deadly drilling accident

November 12th, 2006

…  government to fine the drilling company for several safety violations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration this week fined Union Drilling …

Mine air pack test changes urged years ago

July 14th, 2006

…  a biomedical engineer with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, wrote in August 1999 that tests were inadequate for …

Union Sues Feds Over Coal Mine Air Packs

June 10th, 2006

…  Congress passed sweeping legislation overhauling mine safety rules. The union backed the legislation but said its lawsuit deals with …  Roberts said. Currently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health randomly tests about 100 oxygen devices in use …