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Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: 304-558-1425
Fax: 304-558-1282

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West Virginia Miner Memorial Video

Fatal Summary  Report 1997 - 2019   (PDF Format)

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 36-18
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT

TITLE-SERIES 36-57
RULES GOVERNING PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEMS AND HAULAGE SAFETY GENERALLY

TITLE-SERIES: 36-01
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING APPROVALS AND PERMITS, EXPLOSIVES AND VENTILATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHAFT AND/OR SLOPE OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

TITLE-SERIES: 36-03
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CERTIFICATION AND STATUTORY DUTIES OF SHAFT AND/OR SLOPE SUPERINTENDENT EXAMINER FOREMAN AND EXAMINER FORMAN 

TITLE-SERIES: 36-04
RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT OF MINING EQUIPMENT WITHIN COAL MINES IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

TITLE-SERIES: 36-06
LONGWALL MINING

Senate Bill 635

Effective July 31, 2019

Title 56 Series 19 - Substance Abuse Screening, Standards and Procedures

Title 56 Series 22 - Rules Governing the Certification, Recertification and Training of EMT-Miners and the Certification of EMT-Instructors

Retraining Classes

There will be NO CHARGE for the following classes:
Please contact the appropriate regional office for dates and times.

*CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR LAID OFF MINE FOREMAN
*ELECTRICAL RETRAINING CLASSES FOR LAID OFF MINERS

2018 Summary Updated June 5, 2019

Coal Production Reported as of March 29, 2019 TOTAL: 104,969,188 Underground: 84,553,382 Surface: 20,415,806 Quarry: 16,143,717

Number of Mines Reporting QUARTERLY Production Data Entered through the 4th Quarter - October, November, & December, 2018: 132 Mines

Number of Employees Reported as of March 29, 2019 TOTAL:52,141 Underground: 10,222 Surface: 3,242 Quarry: 593 Prep Plant: 1,749 Contractors: 36,355

Number of Accidents Reported as of March 30, 2019 No Lost Time Accidents: 250 Lost Time Accidents: 500 Total Non- Fatal Accidents: 754 Fatal Accidents: 4 Statewide Accident Frequency Rate: 3.07

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:
Samantha Smith
Director of Marketing and Communications
Office:   (304) 558-2003
Cell:      (304) 642-9363
Direct:  (304) 957-9364
Samantha.Smith@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.

PHOTOGRAPHS

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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