MSHA issues final rule on coal dust; industry stakeholders push back

摘要

Arlington, VA - The Mine Safety and Health Administration on April 23 released a final rule intended to lower miners' exposure to coal mine dust - a move that quickly prompted backlash from the mining industry. Aimed at ending the prevalence of deadly diseases collectively known as "black lung," the rule lowers the permissible exposure level for respirable coal dust and requires more frequent sampling and immediate action when encountering high dust levels.