MSHA Makes Inspection Area Changes that Impact Virginia Operations

Recently the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) made some realignments to inspection area responsibilities in Virginia. These changes were unveiled at the 2024 VTCA Safety Seminar on December 4. Brian Dotson, Norton District Administrator shared the below with the attendees at the Safety Seminar.

Mining operations located in the below Virginia Counties are now covered and inspected by the Beckley District:

Beckley District Office 
1293 Airport Road
Beaver, WV 25813

Beckley | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

Mining operations located in the below Virginia Counties are now covered and inspected by the Birmingham District:

Birmingham District
1030 London Dr. Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35211

Birmingham | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

 

Mining Operations in all other Virginia Counties remain under the Norton, VA District.