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How a game-changing Supreme Court decision affects MSHA
In a 2024 decision, the Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old precedent in the Chevron decision. Find out what this could mean for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
What you need to know about MSHA’s impact inspections
Find out the differences between regular inspections and impact inspections conducted by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
How to track MSHA violations with citation tracking tool
Ogletree Deakins’ new Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Citation Tracker helps the mining industry track enforcement history and identify emerging enforcement trends. Keep Reading
Effectively managing workplace exams
Creating a comprehensive record of workplace exams is crucial for documenting adverse safety or health conditions found, notifying affected miners, and taking action to correct them. Keep Reading
When to notify MSHA of an injury
A recent case calls into question when a mine operator has to immediately notify the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) of a particular injury. Keep Reading
Detailing MSHA’s recent mobile equipment rule
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its ruling on surface mobile equipment safety in December. Find out the key elements the rule covers. Keep Reading
The results of MSHA’s recent performance review
An Office of Inspector General performance review of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) found significant deficiencies with the agency. Keep Reading
Where MSHA and the industry are right now
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez take stock of 2023 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments and what may be ahead in 2024. Keep Reading
Is heat illness regulation on the horizon?
Several states – California, Washington and Minnesota – have implemented heat illness prevention standards, and more states may soon follow. Keep Reading
