MSHA Puts 13 Mines on Notice for Potential Pattern of Violations
From DoL at http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/msha/MSHA20101641.htm
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced today that 13 mines from around the country received letters putting them on notice that each has a potential pattern of violations of mandatory health or safety standards under Section 104(e) of the federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. These are the first mining operations to receive such notification since MSHA implemented major reforms to its POV process, including tougher provisions for mines with chronic and persistent health and safety violations. A 14th mine, Upper Big Branch, met the criteria, but actions have been postponed until MSHA’s investigation into the April 5 explosion is complete.