Statute of limitations runs out, lets most violators off hook
A new report says sloppy bookkeeping by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is allowing scofflaws to avoid paying fines -- particularly if they're patient.
An audit conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General found that the MSHA did not have "an accurate view" of the amount and age of its uncollected civil penalties.