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The document is a bulletin from the Holmes Safety Association focusing on mine safety and health. It includes an urgent message to mine operators about the dangers of active and abandoned mine sites, statistics on public fatalities, and the importance of community education. The bulletin also features various safety tips, articles on recent mining incidents, updates on mine rescue training exercises, and information about new leadership in mine safety administration. Additionally, it discusses historical mining disasters and their impact on safety regulations.

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When to report an injury to MSHA?

That regulation states, in pertinent part, that: [t]he operator shall immediately contact MSHA at once without delay and within 15 minutes once the operator knows or should know that an accident has occurred involving (b) [a]n injury of an individual at the mine which has a reasonable potential to cause death.

How do I report something to MSHA?

Miners, their representatives, and members of the public may call the MSHA emergency line at 1-800-746-1553 to report a hazardous condition at a mine, an impoundment, or an abandoned mine. Please provide as much information as possible, including the name of the mine and the mine operator, and its location.

What is the mine Improvement and New emergency Response Act?

The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 amended the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide greater protections for underground coal miners and improve emergency preparedness.

How long do you have to call MSHA in the event of an emergency?

On April 18, 2024, MSHA issued its final rule, Lowering Miners Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection, to reduce miner exposures to respirable crystalline silica and improve respiratory protection for all airborne hazards.

How hard is it to get MSHA certification?

MSHA certification requirements vary based on the experience of the miner. New miners must complete at least 24 hours of training. And experienced miners must complete 8 hours of refresher training every year.