In MSHA’s annual screening of operations from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026, the agency found no pattern of violation notices.
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 includes the pattern of violations provision for mines with a recurring pattern of significant and substantial violations – those that are reasonably likely to result in a serious injury or illness – and other safety and health compliance problems.
If a mine receives subsequent S&S violations after MSHA places it on PoV, it can withdraw miners from the mine.
“MSHA remains committed to objectively calling balls and strikes in enforcement, including issuing PoV notices when warranted,” said Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Wayne D. Palmer. “For the third year in a row, no mine received a PoV notice which, combined with the lowest-ever all-injury rate in 2025, signals continued progress toward protecting miners from safety and health hazards.”
MSHA provides mine operators with online tools to help monitor compliance.
The PoV calculator allows mine operators to monitor performance under the PoV screening criteria. It also alerts mine operators when they should take corrective actions.
The agency’s S&S calculator enables mine operators to monitor their “significant and substantial” violations.
It is the responsibility of mine operators to track their violation and injury histories to determine whether they need to take action to avoid meeting the PoV screening criteria.