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Yes, POV is still a thing
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine the Mine Safety & Health Administration's pattern of violations (POV) enforcement policy. Keep Reading
When MSHA issues ‘duplicative’ citations
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explore what happens when the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issues multiple citations for essentially the same issue. Keep Reading
Workplace exams, streamlining and scofflaws
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer a report on the Mine Safety & Health Administration activity in 2018. Keep Reading
Why MSHA suspicion isn’t enough in court
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explore why the Mine Act does not permit a citation based on mere speculation that a violation – that has not yet occurred – could happen in the future. Keep Reading
Inspector sign-in standards
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez discuss sign-in standards for Mine Safety & Health Administration inspectors at aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Workplace examinations: Clarification or confusion?
What is the Mine Safety & Health Administration really saying in its latest guidance on the controversial workplace exams rule? Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explore. Keep Reading
Preventing workplace violence
With workplace violence becoming problematic across the nation, what can producers do to help prevent an incident at their operation? Keep Reading
Religious fasting: A legal issue for operators?
Accommodations producers should make for employees celebrating Ramadan and other religious occasions that raise safety concerns on the job. Keep Reading
Prioritizing the reduction of powered haulage accidents
The trend of powered haulage accidents demonstrates the importance of collaboration between mine operators and Mine Safety & Health Administration officials. Keep Reading
