MSHA and MCPA Form Alliance for Coal Mine Safety
A federal agency and an industry group are partnering to provide training resources and analyze injury data to protect workers.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Jun 04, 2026
Federal regulators and a major industry association have launched a joint initiative aimed at reducing workplace hazards and improving health resources across the nation’s coal sector.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) finalized an agreement with the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) to support workers at coal mines, preparation plants and mills. The partnership focuses on delivering technical assistance and safety training to prevent workplace injuries.
Under the terms of the agreement, the organizations will analyze and publish injury, illness and citation data. This information will be used to create new educational tools that target hazardous mining conditions. The groups also plan to conduct annual studies on industry incidence rates to identify emerging safety risks.
Additionally, the initiative will facilitate the sharing of best practices between mine operators and contractors. The collaborative effort aligns with the federal Alliance Program, which creates cooperative relationships with outside organizations to promote compliance with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
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Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of OHSOnline.com.