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DOL Mine Inspections Result in Significant Violations
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Aug. 22, 2019
Agency also upgrades data system to assist mine operators in compliance.
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June 26, 2019
Decision relies on Mine Safety Act ban on rule changes that make mining less safe.
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April 22, 2019
Pilot project employs informal conferencing to help reach final resolutions.
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Feb. 22, 2019
Rock particles in coal dust create a form of silicosis not yet regulated by the government.
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Oct. 29, 2018
Recent truck fires spur the agency to emphasize the equipment as an inspection priority.

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