On January 8, 2026, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a communication encouraging electronic filing of the Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report (MSHA Form 7000-2). This…
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MSHA & Mine Safety
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Federal Mine Safety and Health Commission Redefines S&S Standard, Making S&S Designations More Likely to Be Upheld
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