Black lung surges back in coal country

By Chris Hamby

Despite decades-old law, cheating, legal loopholes expose miners to deadly dust.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Joe Main":

"… ons and routinely allowed companies extra time to fix problems. MSHA chief Joe Main issued a statement in response to the findings: “The current rules have …"

Dust reforms stymied by years of inaction

By Ken Ward Jr.

For more than a quarter-century, government efforts to end black lung have hit brick walls

Excerpts from this story referencing "Joe Main":

"… and their families.Take the case of the Obama administration's MSHA chief, Joe Main.About a year into his tenure as the nation's top mine safety regulator, Ma …"

GOP budget move stalls black lung plan

By Ken Ward Jr.

Legislative maneuver bars regulators from implementing or enforcing a proposal to reduce miners' exposure to coal dust

Excerpts from this story referencing "Joe Main":

"… al industry could take to better protect miners. Two years ago, MSHA chief Joe Main proposed new rules based on such recommendations. Scientists and worker he …"