The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) oversees the safety and health regulations for mining operations in the United States. When a mine is cited for a violation, MSHA issues a civil monetary penalty that must be paid. Paying MSHA penalties promptly is important to stay compliant. Luckily, MSHA offers an easy online payment option through Pay.gov.
In this guide, I’ll outline the process for paying MSHA penalties online so you can settle your bill quickly and avoid further enforcement action.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is responsible for enforcing safety regulations and conducting inspections at over 13,000 mines across the U.S.
When a mine is cited for a violation MSHA assesses a civil monetary penalty based on factors like negligence and severity. The mine operator is sent a Proposed Assessment statement listing the violations and amounts owed.
Paying MSHA penalties is critically important. If left unpaid, penalties will continue to accrue and can lead to harsher sanctions like federal court orders or even mine closures. MSHA may also revoke the mine’s operating authority.
Fortunately, MSHA makes it simple to pay penalties online through Pay.gov, the U.S. Treasury’s secure payment system. Below I’ll walk through the step-by-step process for paying your MSHA penalties electronically.
Prerequisites for Paying MSHA Penalties Online
Before getting started, you’ll need:
- Your MSHA Assessment Case Number – Listed on your Proposed Assessment statement
- Penalty Assessment ID – The unique ID for each penalty you wish to pay
- Valid payment method – Debit/credit card or bank account
Having this information handy will make completing the online payment form quick and easy.
Step 1: Go to the Pay.gov MSHA Payment Page
To start, go to the Pay.gov MSHA Civil Penalty Payment form at:
https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/67564508
You can also find the page by searching “Pay MSHA penalty online.” Make sure you’re on the official Pay.gov site.
Step 2: Enter Your Assessment Case Number
Once on the payment page, you first need to enter your MSHA Assessment Case Number. This long digit number is listed on your Proposed Assessment document.
Accurately enter the full assessment case number exactly as it appears on the statement you received.
Step 3: Select the Penalty Assessment to Pay
Next, choose the specific Penalty Assessment ID you wish to pay. This ID is the unique identifier for each individual penalty or violation within your case.
Select the appropriate ID from the dropdown menu. You can repeat steps 2-3 to add multiple assessments to your payment submission.
Step 4: Enter Payment Amount
For each Penalty Assessment ID, enter the payment amount you wish to submit. This could be the full proposed amount, a partial payment, or any dollar figure you specify.
Enter the payment amount for each individual assessment added to the form. The total will calculate automatically.
Step 5: Enter Payment Information
Once you’ve added the assessments you wish to pay, it’s time to enter your payment details.
Select whether you want to pay with a credit/debit card, bank account (ACH), or PayPal. Then fill in your relevant payment information including account numbers and billing address.
Double check that all fields are filled out accurately to avoid payment issues.
Step 6: Review and Submit Payment
Before completing the transaction, carefully review all entered details to ensure they are correct:
- Assessment case number
- Penalty assessment IDs
- Payment amounts for each
- Total payment amount
- Payment information
Once everything looks good, check the box to authorize payment and select “Submit” to pay your MSHA penalties.
Payment Confirmation and Receipt
You will see a payment confirmation page after submitting successfully. Pay.gov will also email you a receipt for your records.
Make sure to save this receipt. The paid penalties will be marked satisfied in MSHA’s system once processed.
Paying MSHA penalties online through Pay.gov is fast, simple, and secure. Just enter your assessment case number, select the penalty assessments, provide payment details, review, and submit. The whole process takes less than 10 minutes.
Paying on time prevents further legal action and keeps your mine compliant. Bookmark the Pay.gov MSHA payment page so you can easily settle up anytime a new Proposed Assessment arrives. Contact the MSHA Office of Assessments if you have any other questions about paying penalties.
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FAQ
How to pay MSHA citations?
Penalties may be paid electronically at Pay. Gov, a service of the U. S. Treasury, or by U. S. mail using a remittance coupon included in the assessment statement.
When to call MSHA?
MSHA’s toll-free emergency line is staffed 24 hours a day. Call this number right away to report a mining accident or a dangerous situation in a mine, an impoundment, or an old mine that has been abandoned.
What is MSHA website?
About | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) The . gov means it’s official. The site is secure. The https:// makes sure you’re connecting to the official website and that any data you send is encrypted and sent safely.
How much power does MSHA have?
It is also a Department of Labor agency. However, MSHA has significantly more authority and power than OSHA does. In fact, a contractor may work on a job site that is regulated by OSHA their whole career and never be inspected by OSHA.
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What factors determine a violation of MSHA?
the operator’s good faith in trying to correct the violation promptly. These factors are determined from the inspector’s findings, MSHA records, and information supplied by the operator. When an operator sends in information about a penalty, the effect on the operator’s ability to stay in business is a sixth factor that is looked at.
