Rockefeller seeks mine safety improvements | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Rockefeller seeks mine safety improvements

Posted by: Amy Hogg on May 13, 2010 at 08:00pm



Senator Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia is seeking  "new legislative approachesâ€ to workplace safety in response to the Upper Big Branch mine disaster April 5 in his home state.


According to The Hill, a Washington D.C. publication, Rockefeller today released an outline of his plans, which include:



  • Additional workplace safety enforcement and accountability standards through the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

  • Improved whistleblower protections to empower miners and all workers to report dangerous conditions.

  • Increased fines and penalties for companies that routinely violate safety laws and regulations.

To read more about Rockefeller’s plan, click here.


Also see KFTC’s blog post with other news of recent mine disasters and mine safety issues.



Issue Area(s): 
Coal and Water

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