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West Virginia Battles Federal Mine Refuge Rules
West Virginia officials blasted proposed federal refuge rules for underground coal mines, arguing MSHA overreaches and conflicts with state standards. They noted WV’s refinements, concern that shelters be too large or close together, and questioned cost impacts for about 42,200 workers across 624 mines. Public hearings slated later this year in Kentucky and Alabama.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Federal
Mine Safety and Health Administration
MSHA
Jim Dean
Mer
State Office of
Dean
Sago
Randy Harris
Ron Wooten
Patricia W. Silvey
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Standards, Regulations
Lexington
Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Kentucky
Gottschalk
Dan Bowling
D-Tazewell
Bluefield
Commonwealth of Virginia
Forbes.com
S.R
Dick” Smith
Raleigh Mine & Industrial Supply Inc
Smith