Coal Mine Safety Board, Virginia
Purpose
The purpose of the Virginia Coal Mine Safety Board is to advise and make recommendations to the Chief on matters relating to the health and safety of persons working in the Virginia coal industry; serve as the regulatory work committee for the Department on all coal mine health and safety matters not under the jurisdiction of the Board of Examiners; and prescribe guidelines to the Chief for recommending mines to be considered for reduced inspections.
Term
four year terms
Composition
The Board shall be composed of nine members appointed by the Governor, subject to the confirmation of the General Assembly, as follows: three shall be appointed from a list of individuals nominated by the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance, three shall be appointed from a list of individuals nominated by the United Mine Workers of America, and three shall be appointed from the Commonwealth at large. All members of the Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall be residents of the Commonwealth.
The members of the Board shall elect its chairman. Members shall serve for terms of four years and their successors shall be appointed for terms of the same length, but vacancies occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. Any member may be reappointed for successive terms.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Keith Sigmon
Virginia Coal Association Nomination Membership expires on 1/17/2027Dr. Victoria Ratliff
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 1/17/2027Ron Jefferson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 1/17/2027Christopher David Lester
United Mine Workers of America Nomination Membership expires on 1/17/2027Director of Human Resources and Risk Mgt. and Michael Gary Prater
Virginia Coal Association Nomination Membership expires on 1/17/2027Joshua Paul West
United Mine Workers of America Nomination Membership expires on 1/17/2027Harless Mullins
United Mine Workers of America Nomination Membership expires on 1/17/2027Mr. David Lyle Dillon
Virginia Coal Association Nomination Membership expires on 1/17/2027