MSHA - Sago Mine Information Single Source Page

Sago Mine Information Single Source Page

	This Page Last Updated: 12/07/2007 Army Corps of Engineers Report Added We are providing you with this single source page of information and resources regarding the Sago Mine Explosion which occurred on January 2, 2006. We will be adding material to this page as it becomes available. New additions will be noted and an indication that the page was updated will be posted on the home page as well. MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION: Call Office of Public Affairs - 202-693-4676.

This Page Last Updated: 12/07/2007
Army Corps of Engineers Report Added

We are providing you with this single source page of information and resources regarding the Sago Mine Explosion which occurred on January 2, 2006. We will be adding material to this page as it becomes available. New additions will be noted and an indication that the page was updated will be posted on the home page as well.

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION: Call Office of Public Affairs - 202-693-4676.

CFD Study Added 12/07/2007

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Draft Report: CFD Study and Structural Analysis of the Sago Mine Accident

Internal Review Added 06/28/2007

Internal Review of MSHA's Actions at the Sago Mine, Wolf Run Mining Company, Sago, Upshur County, West Virginia

Accident Investigation Report Added 05/09/2007

Report Of Investigation - Fatal Underground Coal Mine Explosion - January 2, 2006 - Sago Mine, Wolf Run Mining Company - Tallmansville, Upshur County, West Virginia - ID No. 46-08791

News Release Added 05/09/2007

U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration pursues new regulations on sealed areas based on findings of its Sago Mine accident investigation

News Release Added 08/03/2006

MSHA to Digitally Reconstruct Sago Mine to Help Determine Explosive Forces Causing the Jan. 2 Disaster

Transcripts of interviews Added 05/03/2006

Transcripts of interviews by Federal and state investigators of miners, mine rescue personnel, mine managers, and state and Federal officials who were involved with the rescue and recovery efforts at Sago Mine.

Public Hearing Single Source Page Added 05/02/2006

On May 2, 2006, MSHA and the state of West Virginia held Joint Public Hearings on the Sago Mine Disaster Investigation. This will be your single source page for materials related to those hearings.

News Release Added 03/01/2006

MSHA and West Virginia Announce Dates of Joint Public Hearings on Sago Mine Disaster Investigation

Fatalgram Added 02/03/2006

The Fatalgram for this accident is now available.

Congressional Testimony - January 23, 2006 Added 01/31/2006

Statement of David G. Dye Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor For Mine Safety and Health Before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Committee on Appropriations United States Senate - January 23, 2006.

Underground Mine Rescue Equipment and Technology; Proposed Rule
(Request for Information) Added 01/25/2006

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is requesting data, comments, and other information on issues relevant to underground mine rescue equipment and technology. Over the last several years, improvements have been made to communication devices, sensors and other forms of technology in general industry. As such, continuous development and deployment of mine rescue equipment and technology are crucial to enhancing the effectiveness of mine rescue operations and improving miners' survivability in the event of a mine emergency. Responses to this request for information will assist the Agency in determining an appropriate course of action as necessary to improve mine rescue capabilities.

See Proposed Rule

Sago Miners Memorial Remarks - by Homer Hickam January 15, 2006 Added 01/18/2006

"Homer Hickam was born in Coalwood, WV, to a coal miner and his wife. A noted author and retired aerospace engineer, Hickam is best known for his memoir Rocket Boys, which was made into the 1999 movie "October Sky." The book and movie portrayed his life in Coalwood and his journey toward the stars."

Resources


	Temporary FOIA Reading Room Content added 02/16/2006 Because of the large volume of requests for public information regarding the Sago Mine, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has decided in response to this overwhelming request for public information to begin a process of scanning and reviewing the most frequently sought documents related to the mine.
	Previous Postings on the Sago Mine Accident This page is a repository for previously posted statements and/or news releases on the Sago Mine explosion.
	PowerPoint^® Presentation on Sago Mine Accident PowerPoint^® presentation detailing the rescue efforts at the Sago Mine. This presentation includes maps of the mine. PowerPoint^® Version PDF Version Map of Mine - PDF
	Questions and Answers (Q&A's) on the Sago Mine Accident General Questions Sago Mine Rescue Effort Questions and Answers General MSHA FAQ's (*Not Sago Related*)
	General Discussions MSHA Penalties: Down or Up?
	The Mine Act This link will take you to the section of the act regarding Inspections, Investigations, and Record keeping.
	Glossary of Mining Terms This information is provided courtesy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
	Data Retrieval System For more detailed information on this mine, please use this feature and search by Mine ID. The mine ID to enter for this mine is 4608791. There are reports on inspections, violations and more.
	An Outreach from the Office of Assessments The Office of Assessments has developed a PowerPoint presentation that explains MSHA's assessments process. Use the links provided below. PDF Version Power Point Presentation
	Citations and Orders - An Explanation Use the links provided below for an explanation of each. A. Accident and Rescue/Recovery Procedures [103(k) Orders] IV. Section 104(A) Citations [104(a) Citations] VI. "S&S" Criteria [Significant and Substantial] XI. Notice To Provide Safeguards [314(b)] XII. Section 104(b) Orders [104(b)] XIII. Section 104(d) Citations and Orders [104(d) Citations] XIV. Section 104(e) Pattern of Violations [104(e) Citations] XVI. Section 107(a) Imminent Danger Orders [107(a) Orders]
	For general mining statistics, please use *this link*. This page is a gateway to various web pages containing information on current and past mining statistics, to include fatality charts, Mine Accident, Injury, Illness, Employment and Coal Production Statistics, and more.
	Mine Rescue Robot
	MEO Overview A PDF version of an overview to MSHA's Mine Emergency Operations

Some or all of the files available on this page are PDF. For more information on PDF, PDF readers and accessibility issues, please use this link.