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  1. Alert Memorandum: Urgent Concerns for Miner Safety and Health in At Least Three U.S. Territories: MSHA Has Never Conducted Mandatory Inspections and Conducted Inappropriate Oversight of Mines in the Pacific Territories
    Report No. 05-25-002-06-001 (November 12, 2024)
    2. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-25-002-06-001] {443 KB}

  2. MSHA Generally Provided Adequate Oversight of Miner Training, Though Opportunities to Strengthen Controls Exist
    Report No. 19-24-004-06-001 (September 12, 2024)
    3. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 19-24-004-06-001] {360 KB}

  3. COVID-19: MSHA Did Not Complete or Accurately Report Mandatory Inspections
    Report No. 19-24-001-06-001 (October 17, 2023)
    4. [ Summary View Summary 19-24-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 19-24-001-06-001] {6.68 MB} | [ Response View Response 19-24-001-06-001]

  4. MSHA Can Improve How Violations Are Issued, Terminated, Modified, and Vacated
    Report No. 05-21-002-06-001 (March 31, 2021)
    5. [ Summary View Summary 05-21-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-21-002-06-001] {3.4 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-21-002-06-001]

  5. MSHA Needs to Improve Efforts to Protect Coal Miners From Respirable Crystalline Silica
    Report No. 05-21-001-06-001 (November 12, 2020)
    6. [ Summary View Summary 05-21-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-21-001-06-001] {1.36 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-21-001-06-001]

  6. COVID-19: MSHA Faces Multiple Challenges in Responding to the Pandemic
    Report No. 19-20-006-06-001 (July 24, 2020)
    7. [ Summary View Summary 19-20-006-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 19-20-006-06-001] {1.72 MB} | [ Response View Response 19-20-006-06-001]

  7. MSHA Can Improve Its Pre-Assessment Conferencing Program
    Report No. 05-19-001-06-001 (September 23, 2019)
    8. [ Summary View Summary 05-19-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-19-001-06-001] {3.13 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-19-001-06-001]

  8. MSHA Did Not Evaluate Whether Civil Monetary Penalties Effectively Deterred Unsafe Mine Operations
    Report No. 23-19-002-06-001 (August 16, 2019)
    9. [ Summary View Summary 23-19-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 23-19-002-06-001] {1.41 MB} | [ Response View Response 23-19-002-06-001] | [ Video Summary ]

  9. MSHA Needs to Provide Better Oversight of Emergency Response Plans
    Report No. 05-17-002-06-001 (March 31, 2017)
    10. [ Summary View Summary 05-17-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-17-002-06-001] {4.02 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-17-002-06-001]

  10. MSHA Can Improve How It Responds to and Tracks Hazardous Condition Complaints
    Report No. 05-16-002-06-001 (September 30, 2016)
    11. [ Summary View Summary 05-16-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-16-002-06-001] {1.37 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-16-002-06-001]

  11. Alert Memorandum: Incorrect Telephone Numbers in Mine Emergency Response Plans
    Report No. 05-16-001-06-001 (October 9, 2015)
    12. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-16-001-06-001] {4.60 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-16-001-06-001]

  12. Alleged Waste of Government Funds by MSHA Employees
    Report No. 05-14-004-06-001 (September 29, 2014)
    13. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-14-004-06-001] {75 KB}

  13. MSHA Laboratories Have Improved Timeliness, But the Overall Sampling Process Could Be Enhanced
    Report No. 05-14-002-06-001 (September 19, 2014)
    14. [ Summary View Summary 05-14-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-14-002-06-001] {455 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-14-002-06-001]

  14. MSHA Has Taken Steps to Detect and Deter Underreporting of Accidents and Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, But More Action Is Still Needed
    Report No. 05-14-001-06-001 (March 31, 2014)
    15. [ Summary View Summary 05-14-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-14-001-06-001] {411 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-14-001-06-001]

  15. MSHA Should Continue to Reassess and Make Improvements to its Role in Mine Rescue Contests
    Report No. 05-13-004-06-001 (September 30, 2013)
    16. [ Summary View Summary 05-13-004-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-13-004-06-001] {2.46 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-13-004-06-001]

  16. MSHA Can Improve Its Section 110 Special Investigations Process
    Report No. 05-13-008-06-001 (September 30, 2013)
    17. [ Summary View Summary 05-13-008-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-13-008-06-001] {428 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-13-008-06-001]

  17. Fiscal Year 2013 Federal Information Security Management Act: Mine Safety and Health Administration General Support System Testing
    Report No. 23-13-013-06-001 (September 30, 2013)
    18. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  18. Fiscal Year 2013 Federal Information Security Management Act: Mine Safety and Health Administration Standardized Information System Testing
    Report No. 23-13-027-06-001 (September 27, 2013)
    19. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  19. Verification of MSHA Remediation Efforts of Prior-Year Information Technology Security Recommendations
    Report No. 23-13-019-06-001 (September 24, 2013)
    20. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  20. MSHA is Making Progress to Implement the Upper Big Branch Internal Review Recommendations and is Undertaking Actions on the Independent Panel Report
    Report No. 05-13-003-06-001 (March 31, 2013)
    21. [ Summary View Summary 05-13-003-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-13-003-06-001] {2.3 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-13-003-06-001]

  21. MSHA Has Improved Its Roof Control Plan Review and Monitoring Process But Could Do More
    Report No. 05-13-002-06-001 (March 29, 2013)
    22. [ Summary View Summary 05-13-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-13-002-06-001] {2.73 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-13-002-06-001]

  22. Analysis of MSHA's MNM Inspection Activity Does Not Show Excessive Enforcement in South Dakota
    Report No. 05-13-001-06-001 (January 15, 2013)
    23. [ Summary View Summary 05-13-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-13-001-06-001] {248 KB}

  23. MSHA's Accountability Program Faces Challenges, But Makes Improvements
    Report No. 05-12-002-06-001 (September 28, 2012)
    24. [ Summary View Summary 05-12-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-12-002-06-001] {2.05 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-12-002-06-001]

  24. MSHA's Oversight of Mine Operators' Training Plans was Adequate
    Report No. 05-12-003-06-001 (September 28, 2012)
    25. [ Summary View Summary 05-12-003-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-12-003-06-001] {477 KB}

  25. Interim Report: MSHA Needs to Strengthen Planning and Procurement for Metal and Non Metal Mine Rescue Contests
    Report No. 05-12-004-06-001 (September 28, 2012)
    26. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-12-004-06-001] {608 KB}

  26. Verification of Mine Safety and Health Administration's Remediation Efforts of Prior-Year Information Technology Security Recommendations
    Report No. 23-12-013-06-001 (September 28, 2012)
    27. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  27. MSHA Needs to Improve Its Civil Penalty Collection Practices
    Report No. 05-12-001-06-001 (November 18, 2011)
    28. [ Summary View Summary 05-12-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-12-001-06-001] {1.08 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-12-001-06-001]

  28. MSHA Must More Consistently Determine The Number Of Required Inspections And More Transparently Report Inspection Results For Metal And Nonmetal Mines
    Report No. 05-11-004-06-001 (September 29, 2011)
    29. [ Summary View Summary 05-11-004-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-11-004-06-001] {1.09 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-11-004-06-001]

  29. Verification of MSHA Remediation Efforts of Prior-Year IT Security Recommendations
    Report No. 23-11-015-06-001 (September 1, 2011)
    30. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  30. MSHA's Controls Over Contract Awards Need Strengthening
    Report No. 05-11-001-06-001 (February 16, 2011)
    31. [ Summary View Summary 05-11-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-11-001-06-001] {800 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-11-001-06-001]

  31. Pattern of Significant and Substantial Violation Rate Extended Analysis
    Report No. 05-11-002-06-001 (December 15, 2010)
    32. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-11-002-06-001] {335 KB}

  32. In 32 Years MSHA Has Never Successfully Exercised Its Pattern of Violations Authority
    Report No. 05-10-005-06-001 (September 29, 2010)
    33. [ Summary View Summary 05-10-005-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-10-005-06-001] {4.83 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-10-005-06-001]

  33. Alert Memorandum: MSHA Set Limits on the Number of Potential Pattern of Violation Mines to be Monitored
    Report No. 05-10-004-06-001 (June 23, 2010)
    34. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-10-004-06-001] {41 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-10-004-06-001]

  34. Journeyman Mine Inspectors Do Not Receive Required Periodic Retraining
    Report No. 05-10-001-06-001 (March 30, 2010)
    35. [ Summary View Summary 05-10-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-10-001-06-001] {772 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-10-001-06-001]

  35. Notifications of Findings and Recommendations Related to the Federal Information Security Management Act Audit of: MSHA's Mine Accident, Injury, and Employment System
    Report No. 23-09-007-06-001 (September 10, 2009)
    36. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  36. Complaints Received from The American Coal Company
    Report No. 05-09-002-06-001 (January 9, 2009)
    37. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-09-002-06-001] {72 KB}

  37. Status of Recommendations Provided to MSHA in Notifications of Findings and Recommendations Cited in the Audit Report: Department of Labor Needs to Remedy Significant Security Control Deficiencies in Access Controls and in the VETS, USERRA Information Management System
    Report No. 23-08-014-06-001 (September 25, 2008)
    38. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  38. Notifications of Findings and Recommendations Related to the Federal Information Security Management Act Audit of: MSHA's General Support System
    Report No. 23-08-009-06-001 (August 26, 2008)
    39. This report contains Sensitive Information and will not be posted

  39. MSHA Could Not Show It Made the Right Decision in Approving the Roof Control Plan at Crandall Canyon Mine
    Report No. 05-08-003-06-001 (March 31, 2008)
    40. [ Summary View Summary 05-08-003-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-08-003-06-001] {2.82 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-08-003-06-001]

  40. Underground Coal Mine Inspection Mandate Not Fulfilled Due to Resource Limitations and Lack of management Emphasis
    Report No. 05-08-001-06-001 (November 16, 2007)
    41. [ Summary View Summary 05-08-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-08-001-06-001] {1.37 MB}
    [ Response Dated November 13, 2007 View Response 05-08-001-06-001]
    [ Response Dated December 3, 2007 View Response 05-08-001-06-001]

  41. MSHA's Process for Determining the Chargeability of Reported Fatalities Would Benefit from Additional Controls
    Report No. 05-08-002-06-001 (November 14, 2007)
    42. [ Summary View Summary 05-08-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-08-002-06-001] {943 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-08-002-06-001]

  42. MSHA's Office of Coal Mine Safety and Health Needs to Strengthen its Accountability Program
    Report No. 05-07-002-06-001 (August 24, 2007)
    43. [ Summary View Summary 05-07-002-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-07-002-06-001] {3.7 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-07-002-06-001]

  43. MSHA Needs to Improve Controls Over Performance Data
    Report No. 22-07-008-06-001 (December 26, 2006)
    44. [ Summary View Summary 22-07-008-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 22-07-008-06-001] {570 KB} | [ Response View Response 22-07-008-06-001]

  44. Coal Mine Hazardous Condition Complaint Process Should Be Strengthened
    Report No. 05-06-006-06-001 (September 29, 2006)
    45. [ Summary View Summary 05-06-006-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-06-006-06-001] {4.5 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-06-006-06-001]

  45. MSHA Accountability Program Coal Mine Safety and Health Management Letter
    Report No. 05-06-007-06-001 (September 29, 2006)
    46. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-06-007-06-001] {2.5 MB} | [ Response View Response 05-06-007-06-001]

  46. Allegations of Unfair Enforcement In MSHA's District 1
    Report No. 05-06-003-06-001 (March 31, 2006)
    47. [ Summary View Summary 05-06-003-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 05-06-003-06-001] {891 KB} | [ Response View Response 05-06-003-06-001]

  47. Mine Safety and Health Administration Procurements Showed a Pattern of Disregard for Federal and DOL Acquisition Rules and Requirements
    Report No. 25-05-001-06-001 (October 29, 2004)
    48. [ Summary View Summary 25-05-001-06-001 ] | [ Full Report View Complete Report 25-05-001-06-001] {504 KB} | [ Response View Response 25-05-001-06-001]

  48. Study of Metal/Nonmetal Mining Enforcement and Compliance Assistance Activities, 1983-2000
    Report No. 2E-06-620-0003 (September 26, 2001)
    49. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 2E-06-620-0003] {327 KB}

  49. Evaluation of Hazard Complaint Handling in MSHA's Office of Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health
    Report No. 2E-06-620-0001 (March 29, 2001)
    50. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 2E-06-620-0001] {583 KB}

  50. Evaluation of MSHA's Handling of Inspections at the W.R. Grace & Company Mine in Libby, Montana
    Report No. 2E-06-620-0002 (March 22, 2001)
    51. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 2E-06-620-0002] {252 KB}

  51. Managerial Cost Accounting - Identifying the Specific Costs for Each Program
    Report No. 12-00-010-06-001 (September 28, 2000)
    52. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 12-00-010-06-001] {57 KB}

  52. The State of Nevada Agreed to Improve the Accuracy of Program Data
    Report No. 09-00-004-06-601 (September 11, 2000)
    53. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 09-00-004-06-601] {26 KB}

  53. Review of Fatal Accidents In Metal/Non-Metal
    Report No. 2E-06-001-0004 (June 2, 2000)
    54. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 2E-06-001-0004] {1.21 MB}

  54. Review of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's Technical Expertise in Approving and Certifying Mining Equipment
    Report No. 2E-06-001-0005 (September 30, 1999)
    55. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 2E-06-001-0005] {413 KB}

  55. Review of a Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Procurement Contract and the Portal-Pack Recall -- Mine Safety and Health Administration
    Report No. 2E-06-001-0003 (March 31, 1999)
    56. No Summary | [ Full Report View Complete Report 2E-06-001-0003] {678 KB}

55 Reports Found

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