West Virginia Miner Memorial Video
INDUSTRY NOTICE
2025
Memo (October 23, 2025): Vaping in Underground Coal Mines
2025 Reference Manual – West Virginia Mine Safety Laws and Rules – Revised October 21, 2025 (PDF)
2024
2023
Mine Communication System Memorandum October 6, 2023
Industry Notice Memo October 5, 2023
Interpretation of §36-25-6.1 Designated Areas of Safety 6.1
INDUSTRY NOTICE – ELECTRIC CABLE REMINDER
Please use this presentation in you safety meetings to ensure you’re in compliance with your Stockpile Plan. Safety Precautions on Stockpiles
2022
INDUSTRY NOTICE – ELECTRIC CABLE SAFETY
2021
Termination of the April 17, 2020 Suspension of the W.Va. R §36-11-2.1.c and §48
Termination of the April 7, 2020 Suspension of W.Va. R. § § 56-19-5.4 and 5.5
Memorandum: June 10, 2021 – Allowing the Transportation of Persons in Scoop Buckets
2019
2014
- April 29, 2014- List of Innovative Mine Safety Technology Approved for Purposes of the WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act (Filed with the WV Secretary of State to be published in the State Register)
2013
- April 3, 2013 – List of Innovative Mine Safety Technology Approved for Purposes of the WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act (Filed with the WV Secretary of State to be published in the State Register)
- February 4, 2013 – Order to Refit Approved Underground Mine Shelters
2012
- December 27, 2012 – WV Substance Abuse Screening Requirements
- June 26, 2012 – Shelter Inspection Driven Requirements
- April 19, 2012 – List of Innovative Mine Safety Technology Approved for Purposes of the WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act (Filed with the WV Secretary of State to be published in the State Register)
- January 3, 2012 – List of Innovative Mine Safety Technology Approved for Purposes of the WV Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act (Filed with the WV Secretary of State to be published in the State Register)
2011
- December 28, 2011- Duties of Belt Examiner Sketch and Policy Clarification (December 28, 2011)
- June 07, 2011- 2-way Communications – Track Mounted Equipment 22A-2-37 (t)(5)
- May 04, 2011 – Transparent Material approved for use in equipment used by Clearing Crews – CSR52-2-14.3
2010
- August 12, 2010 – Memo 22A-2-37(t)(5) All Self-Propelled Track Equipment Shall be Equipped with Two Way Communication
- June 08, 2010 – Mine Safety Information Notice 0608-2010 Portable Hand-held Radios in conjunction with Joy TX3 remote control units
- Revised February 17, 2010, January 29, 2010 Memo to Certified Instructors – New 80 Hour Apprentice Miner Program Note: due to inclement weather the scheduled meetings with instructors the week of February 15th have been cancelled. Those meeting have been re-scheduled the week of March 8th., refer to the revised memo
2009
- April 15, 2009 Memo – Annual Certified Instructors Update: PDF
2008
- April 24, 2008 – Memo – Interpretation of 56-4-8.1
- April 15, 2008 – Listing of Certified Trainers in West Virginia
- March 18, 2008 – Accident Alert – Removal of Dozer Belly Pans
- February 12, 2008 – Status of Contractor Permits Contractor Listing
- February 08, 2008 – Reciprocity updates with OH, MD, and KY
2007
- November 29, 2007 – Forum on Continuing Education for Underground Mine Foremen
- October 30, 2007 – Note on Tire Safety
- October 29, 2007 – Director’s Memo on Mine Fatalities
- August 28, 2007 – Director’s Memo on Shelter Installation Status Reporting
- August 22, 2007 – Director’s Memo on Manufacturer’s Specifications on Equipment
- April 11, 2007 – Director’s Memo on The application of Title 48 Series 3, Section 2.9 to coal truck drivers.
- March 14, 2007 (Revised) – SCSR INVENTORY SPREADSHEET
- March 09, 2007 – Approved Shelters Director’s Memo (3-9-2007)
- February 27, 2007 – Breathable Air Submittal Agency Memo
- January 24, 2007 – Agency Receives Certification Applications for Emergency Shelter Agency Release
- January 18, 2007 Self Contained Self Rescuers -Cache Plan – Director’s Memo
2006
- October 30, 2006
Self Contained Self-Rescuers Director’s Memo
MAY-JULY 2006 SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUERS INSPECTION INVENTORY REPORT - Initial Findings of Long-term Temperature Extremes on Self-Contained Self-Rescuers Director’s Memo and EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM TEMPERATURE EXTREMES ON SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUERS: INITIAL FINDINGS
- August 31, 2006 – SCSR Test Result Memo
- July 25, 2006 – Mine Examinations Memo
- July 10, 2006 updated July 25, 2006 SCSR Inventory:
SCSR MEMO
Revised March 14, 2007 SCSR INVENTORY SPREADSHEET - July 25, 2006 – CLARIFICATION MEMO
- July 10, 2006 – Emergency Shelters and Chambers – Notice to Manufacturers of Emergency Shelters and Chambers
- July 10, 2006 – Emergency Communication and Tracking Devices – Notice to Manufacturers of Emergency Communication and Tracking Devices
- June 19, 2006 Notice of Public Hearing: Rules and Regulations Governing the Standards for Certification of Coal Mine Electricians Title 48, Series 7
Filed June 19, 2006, Public Hearing July 20, 2006. Location: Country Inn & Suites 105 Alex Lane, Charleston, WV. 25304 - March 30, 2006 Emergency Toll Free Telephone Number as Required in SB 247
- March 09, 2006 Storage Cache Plan
- March 16, 2006 Storage Cache Plan Template