Main discusses efforts to improve mine safety

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Pittsburgh - Mine safety is moving in a positive direction thanks to efforts by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the mining industry, agency administrator Joseph A. Main said in a recent speech. Speaking June 13 at a seminar sponsored by Pennsylvania State University's Miner Training Program, Main said targeted "impact" inspections have led to improved compliance. Since MSHA began impact inspections in September 2010, both violations per inspection hour and the total lost-time injury rate at inspected mines have fallen 13 percent, according to Main.