MSHA's Renewed Enforcement Effort: Is the Third Time a Charm?

摘要

On Aug. 5, 2015, following the death of three miners in separate incidents in Nevada, North Dakota and Virginia, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that it is stepping up enforcement efforts and intensifying outreach and education nationwide. This third attempt follows two previously failed attempts to stop an alleged trend showing an increased number of fatalities in the metalon-metal sector of mining. MSHA kicked off the renewed enforcement effort on Aug. 10.