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Joe Main, Mine Safety and Health Administration Director, Says Mines Can't Be Complacent
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — If there's one lasting cultural change Mine Safety and Health Administration Director Joe Main wants to make in both the federal agency and the industry it regulates, it's ending the cycle of intensity and complacency.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:36:52 -0800

DOL's MSHA seeks information for miners’ rights survey [02/09/2012]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is seeking public comment on data collection relating to miners’ rights in the workplace. The agency is performing a pilot study to determine how to survey miners’ understanding of their rights under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and the degree to which they believe they are free to exercise those rights at ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:39:22 -0800

Department of Labor issues citations in State Fair collapse
The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been looking into what factors played a role in the Aug. 13, 2011 collapse that killed seven people and left several others injured. The Indiana Department of Labor announced the results of the investigation into the Indiana State Fair tragedy Wednesday morning.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:37:03 -0800

Labor department issues fines in Indiana State Fair collapse
The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been looking into what factors played a role in the Aug. 13, 2011 collapse that killed seven people and left several others injured. The Indiana Department of Labor announced the results of the investigation into the Indiana State Fair tragedy Wednesday morning.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:58:58 -0800

Towers Watson Completes Health and Welfare Administration Outsourcing Implementation at Dow Chemical
Global professional services company Towers Watson announced it has completed the latest phase of a multiyear employee benefits administration project for The Dow Chemical Company.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:00 -0800