DOI OIG Report on Crandall Canyon Mine Roof Control Plan

Department of the Interior OIG Report: MSHA [Mine Safety and Health Administration] Could Not Show It Made the Right Decision in Approving the Roof Control Plan at Crandall Canyon Mine, March 31, 2008.

  • “What OIG Found: MSHA was negligent in carrying out its responsibilities to protect the safety of miners. Specifically, MSHA could not show that it made the right decision in approving the Crandall Canyon Mine roof control plan or that the process was free from undue influence by the mine operator. MSHA did not have a rigorous, transparent review and approval process for roof control plans consisting of explicit criteria and plan evaluation factors, appropriate documentation, and active oversight and supervision by Headquarters and District 9 management. Further, MSHA did not ensure that subsequent inspections assessed compliance with, and the effectiveness of, approved plans in continuing to protect miners.”
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