Bill Doran
What you need to know about MSHA’s silica standard
Bill Doran and Margo Lopez, attorneys with the law firm Ogletree Deakins, break down the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) newly proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
How to prepare for the blitz of impact inspections
Following an uptick in fatal mining accidents, the Mine Safety & Health Administration has resumed publishing impact inspection reports for the first time since 2020. Keep Reading
Outlining MSHA enforcement in 2023
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran outlines the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) ramped-up enforcement and why the approach may continue in 2023. Keep Reading
Operating safely when there is no MSHA standard
When a new technology is introduced, it is tempting to assume that all of the new associated risks will be identified and addressed. This, however, is not always the case. Keep Reading
Is it reasonable for MSHA to request this document?
The breadth of what constitutes an appropriate request for documents under the Mine Act expanded over the last decade. Find out how you can best respond when the Mine Safety & Health Administration requests documents. Keep Reading
What operators must know about civil penalty assessments
Contesting civil penalties brought forth by the Mine Safety & Health Administration can bring about changes to the citation. Keep Reading
P&Q Roundtable a wrap in Miami
A record number of attendees gathered in South Florida this week for the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Get a rundown of the P&Q event. Keep Reading
MSHA issues wake-up call on POV
A recent pattern of violation (POV) enforcement action reminds the industry that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has a strong enforcement weapon at its disposal. Keep Reading
Why operators, contractors are tied together on safety
There are steps operators and contractors can take to improve safety compliance and reduce dual citations from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
