Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

The U.S. Department of Labor`s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) helps to reduce deaths, injuries, and illnesses in the nation`s mines with a variety of activities and programs. The Agency develops and enforces safety and health rules for all U.S. mines, and provides technical, educational and other types of assistance to mine operators. MSHA works cooperatively with industry, labor, and other Federal and state agencies to improve safety and health conditions for all miners in the United States.