Jurisdiction resources / United States
Working alone in West Virginia
A starting point for mining safety resources.
Authority and scope
Mining safety resources
Federal OSHA covers most private-sector workers in West Virginia, but mining has a separate safety framework. The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training publishes mine safety laws, rules and industry notices; federal mine safety requirements may also apply.
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Which state and federal mine safety provisions apply to the operation, and what communication and rescue arrangements fit the task?
What to review
Review the current state mine rules and federal requirements for the specific operation, including communications, staffing and rescue. Do not assume a monitoring app substitutes for mine-specific equipment or procedures.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
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Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
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Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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