MSHA says the Rules to Live By program will focus on the most common violations cited during fatal accident investigations. The agency said Tuesday the program will include outreach to the industry and targeted enforcement by its inspectors.
According to MSHA, a review of nine years of data showed falls, roof and wall collapses, heavy equipment and poor maintenance, among other things. The agency found West Virginia was the deadliest mining state during that period with 94 fatalities, followed by Kentucky with 78.
MSHA says it plans to formally start the program Feb. 11 in Austin, Texas, and Feb. 12 in Charleston.
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