Bureau of Mine Safety

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., Acting Director
131 Broadview Road
P.O. Box 133
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: 724.925.5551

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

• 2019 Mine Electrician Preparatory Classes (PDF)
• 2019 Bituminous Mine Officials Competency Course (PDF)
• Pennsylvania Bituminous Mine Officials Study Guide (PDF)
• Videos
  • 2016 Mine Safety Video (Youtube)
  • 2016 Mine Safety Video (MP4)

Anthracite And Industrial Minerals Underground Mine Official, Shaft Slope and Storage Mine Foreman Training

• 2019 Anthracite Mine Official Training Examination Notice (PDF)
• 2019 Industrial Minerals Mine Official Training Examination Notice (PDF)
• Anthracite Blaster Training Spring 2019 (PDF)
• Application for Anthracite Blaster's Competency Test (PDF)
• Anthracite Mine Foreman-Industrial Minerals Mine Foreman-Shaft Slope Foreman Application (PDF)
• Industrial Minerals Storage Mine Foreman Application (PDF)