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Agency Mine Safety and Health Administration Acronym MSHA Hierarchy Department of Labor. Docs Statistical Reports; Manuals, News Releases; Miscellaneous Documents URL http://www.msha.gov/ Notes Administers the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions in the Nation's mines. Subjects LABOR MINING SAFETY