H.R. 6547 · 112th Congress
To amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require greater experience of mine safety inspectors under that Act.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Shimkus
- Introduced
- 2012-09-21
- Latest action
- 2012-09-21 · Introduced in House
Summary
Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to increase from 5 to 10 the minimum number of years of practical mining experience a person selected by the Secretary of Labor for appointment as a mine inspector must have. Requires mine inspectors assigned to the inspection and investigation of individual mines to have at least 2 years previous experience in the particular type of mining operation where such inspections are to be made.