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MSHA program aims to enhance driver safety
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez outline a recent program from the Mine Safety & Health Administration aimed at protecting truck drivers. Keep Reading
A common-sense approach to MSHA jurisdiction
The Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission recently held that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) does not have jurisdiction to inspect equipment located off mine property, even if it is sometimes used at a mine. Keep Reading
MSHA accident investigation reports should tell whole story
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) referencing the presence of drugs – whether prescription or non-prescription – or alcohol in an accident investigation report would be the overwhelming exception to the rule. Keep Reading
Taking safety beyond training mandated by MSHA
Training is essential to ensure miners understand how to safely perform a task. Training lays the groundwork for safety, but MSHA-mandated training alone is not enough. Keep Reading
Remembering Carin Burford: A template for a life well lived
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez pay tribute to their colleague Carin Burford, an impeccably prepared and fearless lawyer who died this month. Keep Reading
The problem with MSHA’s ‘fair notice’
While the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) may vacate a citation due to a lack of fair notice provided to an operator, that isn't always the end of the issue. Keep Reading
How subtle shifts in MSHA practice are having a big impact
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is gradually changing. These changes aren't the kind announced in a press release or presented in a stakeholder meeting, though, so operators must remain wary. Keep Reading
MSHA in transition mode as 2021 nears its end
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine where we are with Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) enforcement, as well as what can be expected from the agency in 2022. Keep Reading
How to formulate a game plan for MSHA special investigations
With anecdotal evidence of an uptick in Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) special investigations, it's prudent to review procedures and best practices. Keep Reading
