# 7 Players Club Drive, Suite 2
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: 304-558-1425
Fax: 304-558-1282

ONLINE REPORTING & SERVICES

2020 Independent Contactor Certificate of Approval Extension Application

2020 Underground and Surface Certificate of Approval Extension Application

Online Orders and Payments

Online Reporting

Quarterly Tonnage Reporting for Mines, Quarries, and Independent Contractors

2020 General Information Update Forms

Coal Handling Facilities / Prep Plants / Quarries

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2020 Production/Employees/Accidents Summary

All visitors to all WVOMHST offices MUST wear and provide their own masks.

Please contact your Regional office with any questions you may have regarding your certifications.

Industry Notice

WV Office of Miners' Health, Safety & Training are now accepting applications for Safety Instructor

Safety Instructor Application

Please submit your application to:
Mallory Yates Hicks
106 Dee Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
Email: Mallory.K.Yates@wv.gov

Testing will be held on January 20th & 21st, 2021

COVID-19 and Electrical Safety

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Comments may be mailed or emailed to:
Eugene White, Director
7 Players Club Drive, Suite 2
Charleston, WV 25311
Email: Eugene.E.White@wv.gov 

West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training - Suspension of parts of Title 36-11-2.1.c and Title 48 of the Code of State Rules

West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training - Suspension of W.Va. Code R. § 56-19-5.4 and 5.5 

Agency Approval - Filed with the WV Secretary of States Office

Title-Series 56-08
Rules Governing The Submission and Approval of a Comprehensive Mine Safety Program for Coal Mining Operations in the State of West Virginia

West Virginia Miner Memorial Video

Fatal Summary  Report 1997 - 2019   (PDF Format)

Substance Abuse - WARNING 12/12/2019
Substance Abuse Reporting must be submitted to the following:
John Boothroyd, Danny Cook,  JC Egnor, and Barry Koerber

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Comments may be mailed or emailed to:
Mallory Yates Hicks
106 Dee Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
Email: Mallory.K.Yates@wv.gov

Title-Series 36-04
The Movement of Mining Equipment Within Coal Mines in the State of West Virginia

Title-Series 36-10
Roof Control

Title Series 36-12
Electrical Provisions for Underground Mining

Title-Series 36-13
Regulatory Review Procedures

Title-Series 36-18
The Responsibility for Care and Maintenance of Equipment

Title-Series 36-24
The Record Keeping of all Certified Persons Employed in all Mines Throughout the State of West Virginia

Title-Series 36-27
Surface Areas on Mine Property and Limitations on Mining Adjacent to Gas Facilities

Title-Series 36-57
Proximity Detection Systems and Haulage Safety Generally 

Title-Series 36-41
Rules Governing Additional Requirements for Sheathed Explosive Units

Title 36-22
Rule Governing The Prohibition of Acts Endangering Security of Mine; Search for Intoxicants, Matches, Etc.

Title 36-20
Rule Governing Independent Contractors

Title 36-19
Written Reports of Accidents

Senate Bill 635 

State of West Virginia
Governor Jim Justice

West Virginia Department of Commerce
Ed Gaunch, Secretary

Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training
Eugene White, Director
Johnny Kinder, Deputy Director

MHST MEDIA REQUEST CONTACT:
Lawrence Messina
Office:   (304) 957-2515
Mobile: (304) 205-3037
Lawrence.C.Messina@wv.gov

REMEMBER
One Call Does NOT Do It All

Mine Emergency Notification
Phone Number:
1-866-987-2338

Anonymous Mine Safety Tips
Safety Complaints
1-877-344-9757

Mining and Industrial Tip Line
1-866-808-0875

Do You Know a coal miner who would like to become a WV State Mine Inspector or Safety Instructor?  Go to this page for more information.

The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training is responsible for the enforcement of the West Virginia Mine Safety Laws and Regulations (Chapter 22A Code of WV).  Learn more about our agency from our Informational page or from our Agency Mission Statement page.

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MHST Mine Rescue Team Training at WVU Extension Service

PRESTIGIOUS SAFETY AWARD WINNERS

2019 Eustace E. Frederick Milestones
of Safety Award presented
November 13, 2019 Co-Winners
ACI Tygart Valley - Leer Mine 
Ohio County Coal Company - Ohio County Mine

2019 Bart B. Lay, Jr. Milestones
of Safety Award presented
November 13, 2019  to:
Coal Mac LLC - Holden #22 Surface

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