Skip to content
Compliance Assistance —

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
  • The Act
  • The Regulations
  • MSHA Compliance Information
    • Synopsis of the Act
    The Mine Act requires MSHA to inspect surface mines at least twice a year and underground mines at least four times a year (seasonal or intermittent operations are inspected less frequently). MSHA performs other important mandatory activities under the Mine Act.
    Compliance Assistance Materials
  • Compliance Guides
  • Compliance Assistance Information
  • Statutory and Regulatory Information
  • Diesel Equipment Health and Safety
  • MSHA Fact Sheet
  • Hoja Del Hecho de MSHA
  • Technical Assistance to Mine Equipment Repair/Rebuild Facilities
    • Links to other Departmental compliance resources:
  • Major Laws & Regulations
  • Compliance Tools
  • Employment Law Guide
  • Rulemaking
    • Customer Survey Form
  • Please help us serve you and others better by completing our Web Site Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your participation is completely voluntary and will help us ensure that our Web site is useful, accurate, and complete. This survey is sponsored by the Department of Labor.

    • Complete Survey