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From the Desk Of...

Joseph A. Main, Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health In January 2010, MSHA launched "Rules to Live By," focusing on 24 standards in nine accident categories frequently cited in fatal accident investigations from Jan. 1, 2000 through Dec. 31, 2008. Today, I am announcing the second phase of MSHA's centerpiece fatality reduction program: "Rules to Live by II: Preventing Catastrophic Accidents." This is our next step in preventing fatalities, focusing on frequently cited standards at major and potentially major mine accidents.


Highlights

Upcoming Events

  • January 13-14, 2011
    Partners in Safety
    Missouri Mine Safety and
    Health Conference
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  • January 19 - 20, 2011
    15thProfessional Development
    Mine Safety Seminar
    for Supervisors
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  • February 3-4, 2011
    Arkansas Mine Safety
    and
    Health Conference
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  • May 2, 3, & 4, 2011
    4th Annual
    New Mexico
    Mine Health and Safety
    Conference
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Fatality Information

Fatalities Year to Date

  • Total: 67 (as of today)


  • Coal: 47 (11/23/2010)
  • Metal: 20 (11/30/2010)
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