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Rockefeller, Harkin renew mine-safety push

by Ben Geman - 01/26/11 3:05 PM ET

For instance, it gives regulators more power to halt dangerous practices at mines.

“Currently, MSHA has limited authority to pursue injunctive relief in court when there are serial violations that present a risk to the health and safety of miners. MSHA will have the authority to pursue an injunction to stop these dangerous practices when there is a course of conduct that constitutes a continuing hazard to the health and safety of miners,” a summary states.

Rockefeller also noted in a statement, “We absolutely must fix the process for safety enforcement at mines with repeated violations.”

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