MSHAFinal Rule
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2025
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Summary
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is increasing the dollar amounts of fines and penalties for mining safety violations to keep up with inflation in 2025. This means companies that break mining safety rules will face larger financial penalties than they did in previous years.
Key Points
- 1MSHA updated all penalty amounts for mining violations to reflect 2024-2025 inflation, so fines are now higher than they were last year
- 2Mining companies that violate safety rules—like failing to protect workers from hazards—will face steeper financial consequences
- 3These adjustments happen automatically every year to ensure penalties remain meaningful and discourage unsafe practices
- 4Workers in mining operations may benefit indirectly if higher fines encourage companies to invest more in safety equipment and training
- 5The changes apply to all types of mining operations subject to MSHA oversight, from coal mines to metal mines and quarries
Key Dates
Published
January 10, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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