Federal laws and other regulations require that rules written by federal agencies use scientific evidence about how to minimize risk. And under an executive order signed by President Bill Clinton in ...

Retired coal miner Stanley “Goose” Stewart questions whether it’s safe for anyone to work in the industry right now. The ...

A display case at NIOSH shows a normal lung and a diseased black lung, caused by inhaling coal dust and other harmful particles while coal mining. Howard Berkes NPR Mine safety is under attack.

(AP) — The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is among ... Agency inspectors are supposed to check every working section of a mine. They examine electrical and ventilation systems ...

31 people died in mining accidents, according to the agency’s data. Even after accounting for coal’s steady decline, that tally, while still tragic, reflects major strides in safety.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration urges mine operators to strengthen fall protection measures following a rise in violations and fatal incidents. The Mine Safety and Health Administration ...

MSHA inspectors are supposed to check every working ... s a stupid proposal made by stupid people who obviously have no concept or no knowledge about mine safety,” Spadaro said.