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# Latest FMSHRC News

## Secretary of Labor on behalf of Juan Smitherman 

                              - Read more about Secretary of Labor on behalf of Juan Smitherman 

On June 20, 2023, the Commission issued its decision in Secretary of Labor on behalf of Juan Smitherman v. Warrior Met Coal Mining, LLC, Docket No. SE 2021-0153-D.  

Commission Decision(Smitherman v Warrior Met Coal Mining LLC)SE 2021-0153.pdf

## Updated Administrative Law Judges Hearing Order

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Chief Judge Voisin has revised his order regarding in-person and remote hearings, incorporating updated guidance from the CDC and Safer Workforce Taskforce.

Order- Administrative Law Judge Hearings 6-16-23.pdf

## Secretary of Labor on behalf of Tara Otten v. Continental Cement Company, LLC

                              - Read more about Secretary of Labor on behalf of Tara Otten v. Continental Cement Company, LLC

On May 8, 2023, the Commission issued a decision in Secretary of Labor on behalf of Tara Otten v. Continental Cement Company, LLC, Docket No. CENT 2021-0013-D.

Commission Decision(SEC obo Tara Otten v Continental Cement Co LLC )CENT 2021-0013.pdf

## Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC

                              - Read more about Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC

On December 20, 2022, the Commission issued its decision in Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, Docket No. 2019-0094.  

Commission- Decision (Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC) PENN 2019-0094.pdf

## President Biden Designates Mary Lu Jordan as Chair

                              - Read more about President Biden Designates Mary Lu Jordan as Chair

The President has designated Commissioner Jordan to be the Chair of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.  

## Commissioners Jordan and Baker Sworn-in, Restoring Quorum

                              - Read more about Commissioners Jordan and Baker Sworn-in, Restoring Quorum

Commissioners Mary Lu Jordan and Timothy J. Baker were sworn in as Members of the Commission.  Four of the five Commission seats are now occupied.  

## The Senate Confirms the Nominations of Jordan and Baker to be Commissioners

                              - Read more about The Senate Confirms the Nominations of Jordan and Baker to be Commissioners

On September 29, 2022, the Senate confirmed the President's nominations of Mary Lu Jordan and Timothy Baker to be Members of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.  

## Administrative Law Judge Hearings Order

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Administrative Law Judge Hearing Order.pdf

## Commission Decision - Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

                              - Read more about Commission Decision - Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

On August 24, 2022, the Commission issued its decision in Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC, Docket No. LAKE 2019-0023 et al.  

Commission- Decision (Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC et al) LAKE 2019-0023 et al.pdf

## COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan

                              - Read more about COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan_July 2022_pdf.pdf

COVID-19 Testing Policy_July 2022_pdf.pdf

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