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CED-77-103 1 (1977-07-26)

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REPORT TO


THE CONGRESS


BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL


OF THE UNITED STATES


LIV1021349


After Years Of Effort, Accident

Rates Are Still Unacceptably High

In Mines Covered By The Federal

Metal And Nonmetallic Mine Safety A

Department of the Interior

Limited progress has been made in the safety
record of mines other than coal mines since
Federal enforcement was legislated in 1966.
To be more effective, the Department of the
Interior needs to make improvements in:

    --Reporting and analysis of accidents, in-
    juries, and occupational illnesses.

    --Health and safety standards and ways
    in which they are published and en-
    forced.

    --Education and training programs for
    the industry.

    --Identification of research needs and
    transfer of results to mine operators.

    --Special programs for high-injury mines.

The Congress can help by:


    --Amending the Federal Metal and Non-
    metallic Mine Safety Act authorizing
    the Department to require mine opera-
    tors to assume responsibility for cor-O
    recting hazards.

    --Authorizing types of research and levels
    of funding it considers appropriate.

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JULY 26, 1977


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