Coal Mine Occupational Hazard Prevention Regulations Opinions: Delay in Penalty 200,000

Coal mining companies are strictly prohibited from delaying, failing to report, falsifying, or concealing occupational disease incidents. The "Regulations on the Prevention of Occupational Hazards in Coal Mine Workplaces (Draft for Approval)" has recently been published on the State Council Legislative Affairs Office website, seeking public feedback by June 12. These regulations aim to enhance safety standards and protect workers' health.

The draft clearly states that coal mining enterprises must restrict or eliminate technologies, processes, equipment, and materials that pose serious occupational risks. It also emphasizes optimizing production layouts and workflows, separating hazardous and non-hazardous operations, and minimizing worker exposure to harmful conditions by reducing both the number of people involved and the time spent in high-risk environments.

In the event of an occupational disease incident, coal mining companies must immediately report the situation to local coal mine safety supervision authorities and the resident safety inspection agencies. This ensures timely response and proper handling of such emergencies.

Companies are not allowed to assign workers with occupational contraindications to tasks that could worsen their conditions. They must also avoid assigning minors or pregnant or breastfeeding female workers to roles that may harm them, their fetuses, or infants. Violating these rules can result in fines ranging from RMB 50,000 to RMB 300,000.

If a company fails to properly diagnose and treat employees with occupational diseases or suspected cases, or does not take immediate emergency measures or report incidents as required, it may face penalties between RMB 50,000 and RMB 200,000. Additionally, any attempt to conceal, alter, or destroy health records, workplace hazard data, or evaluation results will also be subject to strict legal consequences.

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