IN THIS ISSUE:
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1. MSHA, OSHA Announce Regulatory Plans |
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2. Arch Letter Silences “Truthfulness” Allegation |
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3. MSHA Issues Final Rule on Coal Dust Combustibility |
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4. Operators Give Coal Dust Proposal Chilly Reception |
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5. MSD Rulemaking Record Reopened |
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6. New Report on Carcinogens Could Affect Hazcom |
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7. Mine on Pattern Gets Withdrawal Orders |
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8. Thirty-Four Mines Get Impact Inspections |
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9. Communications Requirements in Underground Mines Enforced |
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10. Roundup of Federal and State OSHA Enforcement |
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11. CSB Calls for Plant Redesign after Third Fire |
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12. Board Seeks Changes after Fatal DuPont Explosion |
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13. Investigations of 15 Accidents Continue |
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14. MSHA Gets Injunctions on Advance Notice, Mine Access |
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15. Illinois Man Indicted for False Certifications |
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16. Three Sentenced for Falsifying Records |
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17. Court Says MSHA May Access Medical Data |
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18. Judge Upholds OSHA’s Subpoena Authority |
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19. OSHA Sues Realtor over Whistleblower Complaint |
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20. Xcel Found Not Guilty in Worker Deaths |
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21. $26 Million Awarded in Three Asbestos Cases |