Mine safety: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has strongly criticized recent Trump administration policies that could compromise the safety and well-being of Pennsylvania miners. Citing proposed closures of Mine …

162 Violations, Lives on the Line—MSHA Cracks Down on Dangerous Mines with November Impact Inspections

December 31, 2024December 30, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is sending a loud and clear message to the mining industry—compliance isn’t optional when lives are at …

Senator Casey Advocates for Black Lung Legislation to Aid Coal Miners

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a Senate hearing on mine safety, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called for urgent legislative action to support coal miners suffering from black lung disease. The …