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MSHA Issues Call To Safety To Nation’s Coal Miners

MSHA Issues Call To Safety To Nation’s Coal Miners
Monday, August 29, 2016
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Since October 2015, eight fatalities and more than 1,100 nonfatal accidents have occurred in the nation’s coal mines, resulting in restricted duty, missed days at work, and permanent disabilities for the miners who worked there.  As a result, the Mine Safety and Health Administration is issuing a call to safety to coal miners working in underground and surface mines around the country. Inspectors will engage coal miners and mine operators in “walk and talks” through Sept. 30, reminding them to “stop and take a breath” before proceeding with the next task at hand.

Read more about MSHA’s initiative here.

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