The changes, announced Aug. 23, were implemented to increase public access and understanding of agency enforcement actions. The updated site includes interactive map displays of MSHA and OSHA violation data. Users can search by location and can view individual inspection records and the enforcement history of a particular company or mine.
The updated site also allows users to easily view important agency metrics; perform keyword searches; filter data by year, violations or penalties; and export search results or an entire data set into downloadable formats.
According to Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, these changes are part of the Department of Labor’s “commitment to open, transparent enforcement.”
“By making this information available and easy to use, we’re helping to ensure a level playing field for employers who follow the law,” Solis said.
Laura Walter was formerly senior editor of EHS Today. She is a subject matter expert in EHS compliance and government issues and has covered a variety of topics relating to occupational safety and health. Her writing has earned awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) and APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. Her debut novel, Body of Stars (Dutton) was published in 2021.
