Safety
Closing the gap on guarding
Steve Fuller takes an honest look at what the Mine Safety & Health Administration cites the most and what actually impacts the safety of pit and quarry teams. Keep Reading
MSHA: Industry finishes 2025 with 33 miner fatalities
The total is seven more than the previous year, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Controlling hazards more effectively with the hierarchy of controls
Steve Fuller offers a deeper look at the hierarchy of controls and why it remains foundational to every safety program. Keep Reading
MSHA awards 48 grants for safety training
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded more than $10.5 million to organizations in nearly every state. Keep Reading
MSHA in 2025 and what’s ahead next year
Ogletree Deakins’ Philip K. Kontul reviews key Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments from the past year and what may shape the agency in 2026. Keep Reading
CalCIMA celebrates top safety performers at 2025 conference
The California Construction & Industrial Minerals Association (CalCIMA) recognized several mines and individuals for standout safety innovations and leadership. Keep Reading
The informal conference: No one misses it until it’s gone
The government shutdown sidelined the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s informal conference process – a mistake, argue Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez. Keep Reading
How to achieve successful seasonal maintenance
Steve Fuller touches on three critical aspects of seasonal maintenance: what to look for, energy control and confined spaces. Keep Reading
Navigating abatement disputes with MSHA
In their latest column, Bill Doran and Margo Lopez of Ogletree Deakins cover timelines, compliance strategies and how operators can avoid 104(b) orders. Keep Reading
