HR 7979 · 95th Congress · Labor and Employment

Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety and Health Act

Introduced 1977-06-23· Sponsored by Rep. Sarasin, Ronald A. [R-CT-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1977-06-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety and Health Act Amendments - 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 advisory 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 miner 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 repre…

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