Federal Safety

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is looking for motivated professionals committed to ensuring the health and safety of our Nation’s miners.

Why work for us? MSHA is a Federal government agency dedicated to sending Miners home safe and healthy every shift, every day. We offer:

• Health, life, and long-term care insurance.
• A stable retirement program, including a tax-deferred savings plan.
• Generous annual, sick, and holiday leave.
• A 40-hour work week.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dental expenses.
• Locality pay may apply, depending on the job location.

The history of mine emergencies has taught us that we can never be too prepared to respond to these life threatening events. We have also learned that even with the development of modern rescue equipment and techniques, gaps still remain in our capabilities that could hamper or harm a successful mine rescue effort.

MSHA solicited suggestions from mining industry stakeholders on best practices in mine emergency response and preparedness, and recommendations for improvement of mine emergency preparedness and response.

From: Coal Tattoo

March 8, 2011 by Ken Ward Jr.

Republican leaders in the House Education and Workforce Committee aren’t finished grilling MSHA chief Joe Main over the audit reports that Main has so far refused to make public regarding his agency’s failings.

Yesterday, Committee Chairman John Kline, R-Minn., wrote this letter to Main, asking that MSHA turn over a variety of documents about the agency’s secretive Office of Accountability. Kline asked for:

– A copy of all reports, audits and post-audit reports generated by the Office of Accountability since that office was established in 2007.

On March 8, 2011, MSHA will publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting additional comment on the proposed rule addressing

Lowering Miners’ Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors. 

MSHA has identified 27 specific areas for which we are seeking additional comment. 

The proposed rule was published on October 19, 2010 (75 FR 64412) and is available on MSHA’s website. 

All comments must be received or postmarked by midnight Eastern Daylight Saving time on May 2, 2011.