Reinventing MSHA

Conference · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:577408

Nichols, Jr, M W ^[1]

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1. Dept. of Labor, Arlington, VA (United States)

Much has been accomplished in the area of mine safety and health since the enactment of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 and its sister legislation, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Since the enactment of these two pieces of landmark legislation, the mining community has experienced a continual downward trend in fatalities and serious lost time injuries. Mining technology has developed equipment which permits the safer extraction of coal and other minerals. Mine personnel have developed and implemented innovative mining methodologies which have resulted in safer and more efficient mining cycles. Today, the industry mines approximately one billion tons of coal and has achieved a health and safety record which is the envy of the industrialized nations. In looking back over the years, one can readily determine that the mining community has much to be proud about. However, not withstanding these success stories, this mining community, including labor, management, academia and the regulatory agencies, must guard against becoming complacent and satisfied with these accomplishments.

• Research Organization: Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg, VA (United States). Dept. of Mining and Minerals Engineering
• OSTI ID: 577408
• Report Number(s): CONF-9608122--; ON: DE97006604
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
ACCIDENTS
COAL MINES
INJURIES
MANAGEMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY