WASHINGTON (CN) - The Mine Safety and Health Administration plans to require coal mining operations to equip continuous coal mining machines with proximity sensors to reduce injuries and deaths. A ...

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On Aug. 31, MSHA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to require underground coal mines to equip continuous mining machines with proximity detection systems in order to protect miners ...

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PRINCETON, Ind. A federal rule issued Tuesday requires all U.S. mines to use sensors that can halt digging machines if miners get too close, a move aimed at preventing workers from being crushed to ...