West Virginians are as familiar as those in any state with the dangers of mining. For us, though we might roll our eyes and joke about the potential for an inspector showing up, the reality is if ...

MSHA proposes modernizing outdated rules while aligning with a broader deregulatory agenda under the deregulation EO. The agency seeks to limit district managers’ authority, citing legal concerns.

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 ...

Following a series of drowning incidents involving mobile equipment near bodies of water, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a new safety alert. According to the MSHA website, ...

As part of the Biden-Harris administration's effort to protect workers, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has completed an extensive 12-month safety and health screening of mines ...