HAZARD REPORTING
You or your designated miners’ representative have the right to request an MSHA inspection when you believe that a hazardous condition, an imminent danger, or any violation of the Mine Act or the MINER Act exists.
MSHA’s “One Call Does It All” program provides a single toll-free number, 1-800-746-1553, for submitting complaints, reporting concerns, notifying MSHA of accidents, and requesting emergency rescue assistance.
An online reporting form is also available through MSHA’s official website for the submission of hazardous condition reports. Both methods for submitting complaints are available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and may be submitted anonymously if you choose not to provide your name.
Must comply with Section 103(g) of the Mine Act and be submitted to MSHA in writing, with a signature from a miner or a miners’ representative certifying the accuracy of the information provided. When an inspection is requested, MSHA will keep the identity of the complainant confidential. If an imminent danger is identified, MSHA will promptly contact the mine operator to initiate an inspection. If MSHA determines not to pursue the complaint, the complainant will be notified in writing and may appeal the decision.
An informal complaint is any complaint made to an MSHA official that is not submitted in writing, including telephone reports made through the hazard reporting hotline. Although an inspection may result from an informal complaint, an inspection is not guaranteed. When sufficient information is provided to identify the mine and the alleged hazard, MSHA will take appropriate action to evaluate and investigate the matter.