Learning from the Upper Big Branch Tragedy
Mar 27, 2012
Worker Safety and Health
Democrats on the Committee on Education and the Workforce are committed to improving workplace safety. A safe workplace is a basic necessity for all Americans.
Key Legislation & Issues:
112th Congress
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Bill
Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster
Previous Congresses
GAO Issues Report on Prevalence of Workplace Policies that May Discourage Injury and Illness Reporting
May 9, 2012
| Press Release
New GAO Report: Burdensome OSHA Regulatory Process Costs Lives
Apr 19, 2012
| Press Release
Miller and Woolsey Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Tragedy
Apr 5, 2012
| Press Release
Illegal Advanced Notice of Mine Inspections Still a Problem, Puts Lives in the Crosshairs, Rep. Miller says
Mar 29, 2012
| Press Release
Congressional Action Needed to Prevent another Upper Big Branch Mine Tragedy, Experts tell House Panel
Mar 27, 2012
| Press Release
Learning from the Upper Big Branch Tragedy
Mar 27, 2012
| Hearing
Miller Statement on MSHA Internal Report on the Upper Big Branch Mine Tragedy
Mar 6, 2012
| Press Release
Miller Statement on Sentence of Ex-Mine Security Head of the Upper Big Branch Mine
Mar 1, 2012
| Press Release
Press Releases