Committee on Education and Labor - U.S. House of Representatives

Protecting Miner Safety & Health

Committee Investigates Crandall Canyon Mine Tragedy

On August 6, 2007, the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah became the site of the worst coal mining tragedy of 2007. The Committee launched an investigation immediately after the disaster, finding it likely that the tragedy was the result of a flawed plan for conducting retreat mining in the area of the mine where the deaths occurred. More »
 

Mine Safety Measure Passed by House

ENDA photoThe House passed the S-MINER Act on January 16, 2008. This mine safety and health legislation would help prevent mining disasters, improve emergency response when disasters do occur, and reduce long-term health risks, such as black lung disease, facing miners.

Chairman Miller’s statement on the legislation »
Summary of the legislation (UPDATED 1/11/08) »
Full text of the legislation »
Letters of support »
 

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