Mining Firm Petitions to Adjust Safety Rules for Operations
Published Date: 4/25/2025
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Century Mining, LLC asked MSHA to change some safety rules that affect their mining operations. They want to tweak the current safety standards to better fit their work without risking anyone’s safety. If approved, these changes could save time and money while keeping miners safe and sound.
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Mine operator asks to modify safety rules
Century Mining, LLC asked the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to change some mandatory safety rules that apply to its mining operations. The company says the tweaks would better fit their work, would not risk miner safety, and if approved could save time and money for the operation.
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