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April 1, 2013 NOTICE:
EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2013, THE WV OFFICE OF MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING WILL ISSUE VIOLATIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE REQUIREMENTS IN TITLE 56, SERIES 17, (COAL DUST/ROCK DUST RATIO) AND NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE REQUIREMENTS IN 22A-2-63(e), (EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL).

February 6, 2013
We are now Accepting Applications for the ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR examination.
 Click here for application.

February 5, 2013
Title 56 Series 12 - Notice of Comment Period filed with WV Secretary of State

February 4, 2013
Order to Refit Approved Underground Mine Shelters and Forms

January 22, 2013 NOTICE: 

THE WV OFFICE OF MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING WILL BEGIN ISSUING THE SAFETY SENSITIVE PERSONNEL CARD ON TUESDAY,  JANUARY 22, 2013. 

YOU MUST VISIT ONE OF OUR OFFICES TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO MADE AND CARD ISSUED. A COMPLETED SAFETY SENSITIVE PERSONNEL FORM AND A $10 FEE IS REQUIRED.

December 27, 2012
WV Substance Abuse Screening Requirements

Substance Abuse Reporting Form
Pre-Employment Substance Abuse Screening Reporting Form
Safety Sensitive Personnel List Form
Safety  Sensitive  Personnel Form

December, 2012
2013 Independent Contractor Extension Renewal Package now available

2013 WV Permit Extension Renewal Forms  Underground and Surface Mine Operations

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Keith Burdette, Cabinet Secretary

Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training 
Eugene White, Director

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We are now Accepting Applications for the ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR examination.   Click here for application.

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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.


NOTICES:


EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2013 THE  WV OFFICE OF MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING WILL ISSUE VIOLATIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE REQUIREMENTS IN TITLE 56, SERIES 17 (COAL DUST/ROCK DUST RATIO) AND NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE REQUIREMENTS IN 22A-2-63(e) (EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL).

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THE WV OFFICE OF MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING WILL BEGIN ISSUING THE SAFETY SENSITIVE PERSONNEL CARD ON TUESDAY,  JANUARY 22, 2013. 

YOU MUST VISIT ONE OF OUR OFFICES TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO MADE AND CARD ISSUED. A COMPLETED SAFETY SENSITIVE PERSONNEL FORM AND A $10 FEE IS REQUIRED.

 


2013 SUMMARY

Updated May 24, 2013
 

Coal Production
Reported as of 5/24/2013
TOTAL                  33,145,561
Underground       25,156,962
Surface                    7,988,599

Number of Mines Reporting Production for March 2013
176 Mines

Number of Employees
Total:  19,191
Underground:  14,816
Surface:  4,375

Number of Accidents:
Updated 5/21/2013

Fatal Accidents:   5
Non-Fatal Accidents:  275
Accident Frequency Rate:  2.83

2012 SUMMARY

Updated February 26, 2012
 

2012 YEAR TO DATE
COAL PRODUCTION REPORTED

TOTAL              129,107,370
Underground     89,210,479
Surface               39,896,891 
 

NUMBER OF MINES  REPORTING  PRODUCTION FOR DECEMBER  2012

Active Mines Reporting   177
 

2012 YEAR TO DATE
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED

TOTAL                  22,351
Underground      16,868
Surface                  5,483
 

2012
Fatal Accidents:   7
Non-Fatal Accidents:   978
Accident Frequency Rate:  2.75
 


2012 Photo Gallery

WV OMHST Mine Rescue Team Training at WVU Extension Service

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Featured Photos

2012 Chinese Delegation
Visit to OMHST 9-20-2012


2012 Chinese Delegation Visit

2012 Eustace E. Frederick Milestones
of Safety Award presented
March 7, 2013  to
McElroy Coal Company
McElroy Mine



2012 Bart B. Lay, Jr. Milestones
of Safety Award presented
March 7, 2013  to
Elk Run Coal Company dba Republic Energy
Republic Energy Mine

 
 

WHAT'S  


Title 48 Series 7 - Notice of Final Filing and Adoption of a Legislative Rule.  Filed May 10, 2013 with WV Secretary of State.
 

MHST Now Accepting Applications for the ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR examination.  Click here for application.


Title 56 Series 12 - Notice of Comment Period filed with WV Secretary of State February 5, 2013

February 4, 2013 - Order to Refit Approved Underground Mine Shelters and Forms

WV Substance Abuse Screening Requirements
Substance Abuse Reporting Form
Pre-Employment Substance Abuse Screening Reporting Form

Safety Sensitive Personnel List Form
Safety  Sensitive  Personnel Form

2013 Independent Contractor Extension
Renewal Package now available

2013 WV Permit Extension Renewal Forms Underground and Surface Mine Operations
now available

2013 Qualified Diesel Instructor Class Schedule and Registration Form
 


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