Surface Scrutiny: Coal Mines Extend Daily Safety Inspection Logs
Published Date: 5/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Mine Safety and Health Administration wants to keep collecting daily inspection reports from surface coal mines to keep workers safe. This proposal affects mine operators who must have certified inspectors check the mines every day and submit reports. No big changes or extra costs are planned, but they’re asking for feedback to make sure the process stays clear and easy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Daily inspection reporting stays required
If you operate a surface coal mine, you must continue to have a certified person inspect the mine every day and submit daily inspection reports. The Mine Safety and Health Administration is proposing to extend this information collection and says no major changes or extra costs are planned, and it is asking for public comments.
Continued daily inspections protect workers
Daily certified inspections and reports at surface coal mines will continue, which is intended to help keep mine workers safe. The agency is extending the information collection to maintain that safety practice and is seeking feedback on the reporting process.
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