Bill Doran
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
Seeking clarity on crystalline silica
The new Occupational Safety & Health Administration rule blurs the compliance line for a number of industry companies. 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
Takeaways from Zatezalo’s speaking tour
The MSHA assistant secretary lays out his vision of the road ahead for the agency. Keep Reading
Successfully working with your MSHA inspector
Working with an MSHA inspector is common place, but when does an interaction cross the line? Keep Reading
