BJP alleges corruption in state's mining affairsOctober 10th, 2009 PANAJI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged large scale corruption in Goa's mining department, especially for its inability to impose the much-touted 'green cess' on mining ore rejects. "The government is supposed to impose the green cess on mining rejects.
Mine Safety and Health Administration issues safety, health warnings to 10 US minesOctober 7th, 2009 Feds issue safety, health warnings to 10 US minesCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The operators of 10 U.S.
'Mining eating into Goa's cashew yield'September 9th, 2009 PANAJI - Mining in Goa's hinterland is eating into the state's cashew production, growers of the nut say. "Some of the best plantations in north and south Goa are being destroyed by mining activities," said Goa Cashew Manufacturers Association president Madhav Sahakari here Wednesday.
Companies fined for Oregon explosion that killed workerAugust 7th, 2009 OSHA fines companies for fatal Oregon explosionBOARDMAN, Ore. — Two companies have been fined a combined $90,000 for safety and health violations related to a February explosion that killed a worker in Boardman, in northern Oregon.
New FDA commissioner vows swift response against companies that don't meet safety standardsAugust 6th, 2009 FDA chief vows tougher stance on food, drug safetyWASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration's new chief promised Thursday to crack down on food and drug companies that break the law, as the agency tries to regain its footing after a string of high-profile safety problems. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said her agency must act more swiftly and aggressively against companies that don't meet safety standards.
3 companies penalized for not promptly reporting consumer safety hazardsAugust 6th, 2009 Companies penalized for consumer safety violationsWASHINGTON — Ross Stores Inc. and two other companies have agreed to pay a total of about $1.3 million in civil penalties for failure to report safety hazards promptly, government officials announced Wednesday.
OSHA alleges safety violations at MillerCoors brewery after 1 worker dies, 2 injuredAugust 3rd, 2009 OSHA alleges safety violations at MillerCoorsDENVER — Regulators have proposed fining MillerCoors $128,500 over alleged safety violations at its brewery in Golden. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday a maintenance electrician who was missing for several hours was found dead outside an open, energized electrical panel Feb.
Nevada gold mine fined $500,000 for safety violations in death of worker in 2007July 7th, 2009 NV gold mine fined $500,000 for fatalityRENO, Nev. — Federal regulators have fined Newmont Mining Corp.
Utah coal operators back away from deep mining 2 years after deadly Crandall Canyon collapseJune 28th, 2009 Utah's deep coal operators face heavy regulationHELPER, Utah — Two years after a Utah mine collapsed, entombing six miners more than 2,000 feet under a mountain and also killing three members of a rescue team, the state's coal operators are backing away from rich coal reserves held deep under the ground. Coal mines have come under intense scrutiny in every part of the country, with the Mine Safety and Health Administration tripling fines against all coal mines last year, to $152.7 million.
Utah coal operators back away from deep mining 2 years after disastrous Crandall collapseJune 28th, 2009 Utah's deep coal operators under heavy regulationHELPER, Utah — Two years after a deadly Utah mine collapsed, the state's coal operators are backing away from rich coal reserves held deep under the ground. Coal mines have come under intense scrutiny in every part of the country, with the Mine Safety and Health Administration tripling fines against all coal mines last year.
Commission to hear arguments on fines against companies in Quecreek Mine accidentJune 25th, 2009 Panel considers fines against Quecreek MineWASHINGTON — A mining company attorney defended its operations Thursday as the legal wrangling continued nearly seven years since the rescue of nine trapped coal miners in Pennsylvania's Quecreek Mine. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission heard arguments about whether a judge last fall fairly assessed $110,000 in fines against two companies, PBS Coals Inc.
California environmental regulators rule marijuana smoke causes cancerJune 20th, 2009 Calif regulators find pot smoke causes cancerSAN FRANCISCO — Marijuana smoke has joined tobacco smoke and hundreds of other chemicals on a list of substances California regulators say cause cancer. The ruling Friday by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment likely will force pot shops with 10 or more employees to post warnings.
Los Angeles International Airport, plagued by runway violations, unveils new safety systemJune 12th, 2009 LA airport unveils new runway safety systemLOS ANGELES — A new warning system designed to prevent runway accidents was unveiled Thursday at Los Angeles International Airport, which has been plagued for years by close calls and other safety violations on its runways and taxiways. The $7 million runway status lights system relies on radar and red lights on the pavement of one runway and eight taxiways to tell pilots when it is safe to cross or take off.
Obama administration wants to eliminate speedy reviews of mountaintop miningJune 11th, 2009 Obama looks to end expedited mining reviewsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration wants tougher environmental reviews for coal companies that mine the Appalachians by blasting off mountaintops and discarding the rubble in stream valleys. The administration plans to announce Thursday a proposal to eliminate the expedited reviews that have made it easier for mining companies to get approval for mountaintop mining.
US regulators warn Procter & Gamble plant over unsanitary conditions at Puerto Rico plantMay 5th, 2009 US warns P&G over problems at Puerto Rico plantSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. regulators warned Procter & Gamble Co.
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