Bureau of Mine Safety
In response to Governor Tom Wolf's guidance on COVID-19 mitigation, the following Mine Safety Classes and events are canceled for April:
- Bituminous Mine Officials Competency Course: April 21, 22, 23
- Bituminous Mine Official Exam: April 8
- EMT Continuing Education: New Stanton, April 2, Marion Center, April 9
- Mine Families First Response & Communications Advisory Council: April 7
- PA Blasting Awareness and Shot Firer Certification, April 28 - 29
- Technical Advisory Committee: April 8
The Bureau of Mine Safety is responsible for the health and safety of miners in all underground mines throughout Pennsylvania.
Richard A. Wagner, P.E., Director
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Mailing address: |
Physical location: |
Phone and fax numbers: |
P.O. Box 133
New Stanton, PA 15672 | 131 Broadview Road
New Stanton, PA 15672 | Phone: 724-404-3143
or 724-925-5500
(Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
724-691-5143 (Emergency and after hours)
Fax: 724-925-5557 |
To Report Mine Emergencies and Serious Accidents:
Toll Free 1-800-541-2050
In order to accomplish this objective, the bureau engages in the following primary services:
- Mine Inspection
- Accident Investigation
- Engineering and Plan Approval
- Training of Miners
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Approvals
- Certifications
Bureau of Mine Safety Announcements and Current Training