CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Retired coal miner Stanley “Goose” Stewart questions whether it's safe for anyone to work in the industry right now. The Department of Government Efficiency, created by ...

On January 8, 2026, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a communication encouraging electronic filing of the Quarterly ...

Whistleblower complaints represent a distinct category of MSHA investigations, primarily rooted in employment law rather than safety and health regulations. This distinction often leads to ...

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration is among the federal agencies selected for spending cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency. Nearly three dozen MSHA offices would have their ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The decision to keep Mine Safety and Health Administration offices open is being met with wide approval, but concern remains about what else will be restored or what’s next to be ...