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Fatal Accidents: 1 Non Fatal Accidents: 457 Accident Freq. 1.78 Tonnage: 46,575,366 Active Mines: 184 Employees: 20,619 Independent Contractor Employment: 6,718 |
The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training is responsible for the enforcement of the West Virginia Mine Safety Laws and Regulations (Chapter 22A Code of WV). Learn more about our agency from our Informational page or from our (Agency Mission Statement) page.
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Agency Rule: 56-14 Governing River
Loadouts
Proposed Agency Rule: 56-16
Governing Preparation Plants
Comment Period ends July 30 4:30 p.m.
Proposed Agency Rule: 56-15
Governing Subpoenas of Mine Inspectors
Comment period ends July 13, 2009 at 5 p.m.
Proposed
Agency Rule: Title 56 Series 3
Governing Surface Mines
Comment period ends July 15 at
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