Mine Safety and Health Act

Summary

Mine Safety and Health Act - Amends the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act to change the short title to "Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety and Health Act. Amends such Act to impose a general duty on mine operators to furnish miners with employment and a place of employment which are free from hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, death or injury. Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish additional mine safety standards pursuant to recommendations made by an adivsory committee appointed by the Secretary. Requires that standards dealing with toxic materials or harmful physical agents allow miners and their representatives the opportunity for observation of monitoring techniques and access to pertinent records. Requires that standards impose labeling requirements and suitable protective equipment for miners. Establishes procedures for the granting of variances for affected mine operators from such standards. Authorizes inspections of mine sites by representatives of the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Requires special inspections upon the request of miners or their representatives where an imminent danger is alleged to exist. Requires investigations into mine accidents with a view to preventing their recurrence. Imposes reporting requirements on mine operators with respect to work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses. Stipulates that such information shall be obtained in a manner designed to impose a minimum burden on small business. Establishes a program of miner education and training. Requires that miners be informed of rights and obligations under this Act. Establishes procedures for enforcement of mine safety standards under this Act, including the closure of dangerous mine sites by the Secretary of Labor or his representative. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violation of provisions of this Act. Establishes the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety and Health Commission, as an independent agency, to appoint hearing examiners (to adjudicate disputes under the Act) and to review the decisions of such examiners. Establishes, in the Department of Labor, an Office of the Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health to be filled by Presidential appointment, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Creates the Advisory Committee on Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety and Health, to consult with the Assistant Secretary and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on the administration of the Act. Transfers the administration of the Act from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Labor. Authorizes the transfer of personnel to the Department of Labor. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act.

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Timeline

1. 5 May 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 May 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 May 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1147.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1147.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor, H. Rept. 94-1147 (Part II).

   Source: Committee

7. 18 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor, H. Rept. 94-1147 (Part II).

   Source: Committee

8. 26 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor, H. Rept. 94-1147 (Part III).

   Source: Committee

9. 26 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor, H. Rept. 94-1147 (Part III).

   Source: Committee

10. 29 June 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

11. 27 July 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

12. 28 July 1976

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #557 (309-86).

    Source: Floor

13. 28 July 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #557 (309-86).

    Source: Floor

14. 28 July 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

15. 29 July 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

    Source: IntroReferral

16. 1 September 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, S. Rept. 94-1197.

    Source: Committee

17. 1 September 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, S. Rept. 94-1197.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 28 July 1976

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 May 1976

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Sponsors

• Rep. Daniels, Dominick V. [D-NJ-14] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 13555. A bill to amend the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Act and to transfer certain functions relating to coal mine health and safety under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.