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Ohio lawmakers push mine safety bill to align with federal standards
In Columbus lawmakers led by Rep. Tom Fries tour an eastern Ohio mine to compare safety practices with Rose Valley No. 6. They argue Ohio laws should mirror federal standards and aim to have the bill voted on by the Energetics and Environment panel after subcommittee review. Opposition from mine owners cites training needs and certification mandates. United Mine Workers support stronger enforcement.
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Columbus
Ohio
House
Tom Fries
Dayton
Sam Speck
New Concord
Fries
Rose Valley No. 6
Ener and Environment
Ohio Reclamation and Mining Association
Neil Tostensen
Tostensen
United Mine Workers
Consolidation Coal Co
Cadiz
Consol
John Migliore
Rose Valley
William McCullough
McCullough