Mine Safety Unit
The Mine Safety Unit provides health and safety training classes for mine workers, issues mine foreman certifications, and licenses coal/metal mines (surface and underground) to operate. The safety classes are conducted by highly accredited instructors who provide new miner training, refresher training, and first aid classes that meet electrical, foreman, and compliance requirements.
For additional information, please contact the Mine Safety Unit at 423-566-9709.
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(844) 224-5818
Mine Safety Unit
Training and Reports
Mine safety training is mandated by state/ federal government and requires all miners and contractors working on mine property to receive comprehensive safety training. Miners are required to provide the department statistical information annually.
Application, Exam, and Certification
Currently in Tennessee, persons seeking the certificate of competency, must apply and successfully pass an exam to become certified as a mine foreman.
Rescue Coverage
As per Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations and Tennessee Code Annotated, all underground mines must have mine rescue coverage before it is allowed to operate.
Report an Accident
To report a mine safety accident, inform the Mine Safety Unit of the accident and record the data.