Interagency Agreement Between the Mine Safety and
29/3/1979#0183;#32;Section 4 of the Mine Act gives MSHA jurisdiction over each coal or other mine and each operator of such mine. Section 3(d) defines quot;operatorquot; and includes in that definition independent contractors performing construction at mines. Section 3(h)(1) of the Mine Act gives MSHA jurisdiction over lands, structures, facilities, equipment, and other property used in, to be used in, or resulting from