MSHA Link:
September 2009 MSHA Organizational Structure, from the MSHA Website (click on it to enlarge to full size.):
MSHA Telephone Numbers:
(Some of these titles may have changed with the new administration.)Head of MSHA: Joe Main
Western Distruct: Brad Breland Supervisory Mine Inspector Albany, OR Field Office 541-924-8495
Western District: Richard Larch, Staff Assistant
Western District: Kevin Hirsch, Supervisor, Vacaville CA 95687; (707) 447-9844 Email: hirsch.kevin@dol.gov
Western District: John Pereza, Conference Litigaton Rep.
Western District: Evan Church, Albany OR Office: (541) 924-8495
Western District: Diane Watson, Supervisory Special Investigator
Western District: Art Ellis, District Manager Phone: ( 707) 447-9844; Fax: (707) 447-9816 Email: Ellis.Arthur@dol.gov
Wally Pitney, Topeka KS, (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (785) 295-2636
Email: Pitney.Walter@dol.gov
Todd Schuller, Denham Springs LA (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (225) 791-0735
Email: Schuller.Todd@dol.gov
Steve Smith, Supervisor (SE, SC, Rocky & Western), Bartow FL, (863) 534-1610
Phillip Moris, St. Clairsville OH, NE & NC Districts: (740) 695-2297
Email: Morris.Phillip@dol.gov
Phillip Dahl, Helena MT, (SE, SC, Rocky & Western), (406) 441-1180; Dahl.Phillip@dol.gov
MSHA, Franklin TN, (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (615) 790-0562
MSHA, Charlottesville VA: (434) 975-2366
MSHA, Albany OR, (SE,SC, Rocky & Western): (541) 924-8495
Mike Davis. former acting head of MSHA
Michael Jackley, Peru IL. (815) 223-0697, Email: Jackley.Michael@dol.gov
M.J. Turnipseed, McAlester OK, (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (918) 423-5966
Email: Turnipseed.Mj@dol.gov
Kevin Burns, Manager of the Small Mines Office, Arlington VA: (202) 693-9571
Email: Burns.Kevin@dol.gov
Kennith J. Chamberlin, NE & NC Districts: (570) 385-0441
Email: Chamberlain.Kenneth@dol.gov
Joseph Kania, Manchester, NH, NE & NC Districts: (603) 666-7691
Email: Kania.Joseph@dol.gov
Jose Gerhard, Denver CO (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (303) 231-5695
Email: Gerhard.Joel@dol.gov
Jodie Edwards, Management/Program Analyst, Arlington VA: (202) 693-9587
Email: Edwards.Jodie@dol.gov
James F. Meyer, Supervisor of NE & NC Districts: (740) 928-0791
Email: Myer.James.F@dol.gov
Edward C. Edwards, Rapid City ND, (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (605) 342-8457
Email: Edwards.Edward@dol.gov
David Barr, Lansing MI, NE & NC Districts: (517) 377-1751
Email: Barr.David@dol.gov
Cheryl D. Ramsey, NE & NC Districts: (724) 772-2333
Email: Ramsey.Cheryl@dol.gov
Brent Calzaretta, Columbai SC, (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (803) 394-9038
Email: Calzaretta.Brett@dol.gov
Arvel Hunsen, Boulder City NV (SE, SC, Rocky & Western): (702) 293-4725
Email: Hansen.Arvel@dol.gov
Obama Announces Picks for MSHA Head, U.S. Fire Administrator
Jul 07, 2009
On Monday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate 10 individuals for key posts in his administration, including Joseph A. Main as assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration and Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin James Cochran as U.S. fire administrator within the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The president's picks for other positions include Daniel R. Elliott, III, as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board and Joseph G. Pizarchik as director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, within the Department of the Interior.
According to the White House press secretary, Main got the nod for the MSHA post because of his "vast mine health safety experience in the U.S." and his international recognition as an expert in mining health issues. A native of Greene County, Pa., now residing in Spotsylvania, Va., Main began working in coal mines in 1967 and quickly became an advocate for miner safety as a union safety committeeman as well as serving in various local union positions in the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), the press secretary said. A graduate of the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Main was employed by UMWA in 1974 as a Special Assistant to the International President, and joined the UMWA Safety Division in 1976, serving as safety inspector, administrative assistant, and deputy director. In 1982 he was appointed administrator of the UMWA Occupational Health and Safety Department, a position he held for 22 years, managing the international health and safety program and staff. According to the White House, he has considerable hands-on experience inspecting and evaluating mining conditions, plans, and systems and currently works as a self-employed mine safety consultant. His recent work has focused on international mine safety, research, and analysis projects on preventing mining accidents, and development of training programs and facilities to prepare miners and emergency responders for mine emergencies.
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Bio: Joseph A. Main, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health, Department of LaborJoseph A. (Joe) Main, has vast mine health safety experience in the U.S. and is internationally recognized as an expert in mining health issues. A Greene County Pennsylvania native, now residing in Spotsylvania, VA, Mr. Main began working in coal mines in 1967 and quickly became an advocate for miners safety as a union safety committeeman as well as serving in various local union positions in the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). He was employed by the UMWA in 1974 as a Special Assistant to the International President, and joined the UMWA Safety Division in 1976, serving as Safety Inspector, Administrative Assistant, and Deputy Director. In 1982 he was appointed Administrator of the UMWA Occupational Health and Safety Department, a position he held for 22 years, managing the international health and safety program and staff. He has considerable hands on experience inspecting and evaluating mining conditions, plans and systems. Mr. Main currently works as a self-employed mine safety consultant. His recent work has focused on international mine safety, research and analysis projects on preventing mining accidents, and development of training programs and facilities to prepare miners and emergency responders for mine emergencies. He was born in Waynesburg, PA, and is a graduate of the National Mine Health and Safety Academy.
