Labor Dept Wants to Keep Mine Hazard Complaint System As-Is
Published Date: 12/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on how it collects reports about dangerous conditions in mines. Miners or their reps can report hazards, triggering quick safety checks. Comments are open until January 7, 2026, and this review helps keep mining safer without adding extra paperwork or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Miners’ Right to Immediate Inspections
Under Section 103(g) of the Mine Act, a miner or a miners’ representative may submit a written or oral notification of an alleged violation or imminent danger and has the right to obtain an immediate inspection by MSHA. This rule requires that notifications trigger an immediate inspection when filed.
Operator Must Receive Redacted Complaint Copy
When a miner notifies MSHA of an alleged violation or imminent danger, a copy of that notice must be provided to the mine operator with individual miner names redacted. The rule explicitly requires providing operators the redacted notice.
Estimated Respondent Burden for Complaints
DOL estimates this information collection (OMB Control Number 1219-0014) will have 2,249 respondents and 2,249 responses annually, with a total annual time burden of 450 hours and total other costs of $0. DOL seeks Paperwork Reduction Act approval for three (3) years.
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