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Mine Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor - MSHA

Organization URL(s)

www.msha.gov/  

Other Contact Information

1100 Wilson Boulevard, 21st Floor
Arlington, VA 22209

800-746-1553 (Voice - Toll-free, Mine Accident or Emergency Reporting Line)
800-746-1554 (Voice - Toll-free, Hazardous Condition Reporting Line)
202-693-9400 (Voice)
202-693-9401 (FAX)

Description

The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions in the Nation's mines.

Related Topics

Topic Accidents Injuries Safety Workplace Health Promotion

Review Date

Thu Jan 12, 2012