Welcome to the Virginia Division of Mines
The primary mission of the Division of Mines is to protect the lives and health of all people employed at surface and underground coal mining operations, and insure mine operator compliance with mine safety requirements. The Division performs regular mine inspections, investigates accidents and fatalities, conducts training and certification of miners, and provides technical assistance to mine operators.
For additional information about the Division of Mines, please contact us at (276) 523-8236 or by e-mail. Thank you for your interest and for using our website.
Programs
Emergency Response / Mine Rescue
Information
Division of Mines e-Forms Center
Access to Division of Mines e-forms Center
Division of Mines Data Information System
On-line access to Division of Mines data
Bulletins - (Continuing Ed Credit, EMT First Responder, Examination Fee)
Division Staff / State Employee Directory Search
Kentucky Retreat Mining Study - (Courtesy of the State of Kentucky)
SOMA: A New Technique to Reduce Roof Falls and Improve Safety and Profitability in All Coal Mines
News and Announcements
2012 Governor's Cup Mine Rescue Contest
Division of Mines E-Forms Center Help
Consolidation Coal Company Best of the Best Mine Rescue Competition
Substance Abuse Control in Virginia's Coalfields
Senate Bill 1092.
Virginia Program Helps Coal Miners Beat Substance Abuse
Step Up To The Plate
Mine safety training video about the dangers of substance abuse in the workplace
Quick Links
Board of Coal Mining Examiners Instructor's List
Mountain Empire Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Mine Safety and Health Administration
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