What is Safety in Mines Other Than Coal Mine?
Mining Safety Standards for Municipal Operations: Compliance with MSHA and Montana Law
Municipalities that have mining operations, such as sand and gravel operations, have additional standards for safety and health in the workplace as it relates to those operations. Mining operations are governed by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, with regulation and enforcement held jointly by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. These rules are the minimum standards that an employer must implement and follow to protect the life, health and safety of employees in mining operations.