MSHA Inspector

MSHA Part 48 governs the training requirements for miners in underground mines, focusing on both new miner and refresher training.

No, this training comes with a complete certificate for those working in Part 46 mines. 5000-23 forms only come from our Part 48 training.

In short, yes. To remain compliant, you must take an Annual Refresher training course every year. Annual training lasts until one year from the end of the month you received the training. So, if you received training on June 10, 2023, your MSHA training would expire on June 30, 2024. However, it is best to not delay your annual training to the last minute, since working after your training has expired can result in severe fines, penalties, and even the shutdown of the mine site.

No, Part 46 training only covers sand, gravel, and aggregate material mine sites. If you plan on working on metal or non-metal operations, you will also need Part 48 (b) training to remain in compliance. This online course only covers Part 46 training.

That depends on how long you’ve been gone. MSHA has a grace period for returning miners, so if it has been less than two years since your last MSHA training course, you can take an 8-hour Annual Refresher course to return to work. If it has been longer than two years since your last MSHA training, you will need to retake a New Miner training course to be fully compliant.

MSHA stands for the Mine Safety and Health Administration. It is part of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for regulating mine safety.

The primary goal of MSHA is to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities in the mining industry.