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Mine Hazard Awareness Campaign



An 8th grade student at St. Richards School in Minersville, Pa., enthusiastically dons mine inspector gear during a
Click to Enlarge 		An 8th grade student at St. Richards School in Minersville, Pa., enthusiastically dons mine inspector gear during a "Stay Out-Stay Alive" safety presentation by MSHA personnel from the Pottsfield Field Office.

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What is “Stay Out-Stay Alive”?
    "Stay Out–Stay Alive" is a national public awareness campaign aimed at warning children and adults about the dangers of exploring and playing on active and abandoned mine sites.

    Every year, dozens of people are injured or killed in recreational accidents on mine property. MSHA launched "Stay Out–Stay Alive" in 1999 to educate the public about the existing hazards. The campaign is a partnership of more than 70 federal and state agencies, private organizations, businesses and individuals.

    Throughout the year, "Stay Out–Stay Alive" partners visit schools, communities and youth organizations around the country to educate children about the importance of steering clear of active and abandoned mines. MSHA kicks off a concentrated, two-week effort each spring. The 2004 campaign runs April 25-May 8.

    To become involved in "Stay Out–Stay Alive", please contact Amy Louviere at Louviere.Amy@dol.gov or call (202) 693-9423.

    To report unsafe public mine access, abandoned mine emergencies or abandoned mine locations, call the MSHA Hotline at 1-800-499-1038.
Accident Summaries

List of "Near Misses"
    These are accidents that could have resulted in a fatality, but did not.
List of Fatalities


In the News
The 2004 “Stay Out-Stay Alive” campaign is well underway. With more than 140 deaths attributed to recreational accidents on mine property since 1999, it is apparent the need for continued education about the hazards at active and abandoned mine sites still exists. For further details, see this month’s cover story in the Holmes Safety Association Bulletin. (Click here for details).

MSHA Urges Children to “Stay Out—Stay Alive” as National Public-Safety Campaign Begins Sixth Year

Available Resources:

  Mine Hazard Awareness Campaign PowerPoint® Presentation   Mine Hazard Awareness Campaign Fact Sheet

  Mine Hazard Awareness Resources on the Web

  Partners

  Posters, Stickers, a Pamphlet and Bookmark 2004 Material Now Available.

Media inquiries may be directed to Amy Louviere at (202) 693-9423 or Louviere.Amy@dol.gov.



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