Annual report of the Secretary of Labor under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, Fiscal Year 1984

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6051250

Mine management, miners, and government agencies all faced safety challenges as the mining industry expanded in FY 1984. Coal mining employment increased by about 4000 compared with FY 1983. Coal production grew to 869 million tons, an increase of 84 million tons compared with the previous fiscal year. Metal and nonmetal mining also was on the increase, with about 3000 more metal and nonmetal miners employed than in FY 1983. Stone, sand, and gravel operations accounted for the greater part of the expansion. The mining industry's rapid growth in FY 1984 meant a greater need for careful safety management, through training, and constant vigilance to prevent injuries. MSHA conducted more than 100,000 mine inspections and investigations during the fiscal year. In addition, the agency made special efforts to improve hazard awareness among miners and mine management. Compared with FY 1983, the rate of fatal injuries showed a slight increase both in coal mining and in metal and nonmetal (non-coal) mining. The rate of all injuries declined to a new low at coal mines, but increased slightly at metal and nonmetal operations. 7 figs., 48 tabs.

• Research Organization: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Denver, CO (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6051250
• Report Number(s): NP-7900971; ON: DE87900971
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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& Peat-- Mining
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& Peat-- Health & Safety
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COAL MINES
DAUGHTER PRODUCTS
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELEMENTS
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UNDERGROUND MINING
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