Chris Williamson
Mining fatalities up to start 2025
Five miners died in January accidents according to reports available on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s website. Keep Reading
P&Q Roundtable returns with Arizona meeting
The annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference brought industry leaders to Phoenix for education and networking. Keep Reading
Episode 32: MSHA chief talks mine safety
Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) joins the show as a special guest to look back on his two and a half years heading the agency that develops and enforces safety and health rules for all U.S. mines. Keep Reading
MSHA: Latest screening yields no POV violators
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that none of the nation’s mines met the criteria based on a late 2024 screening. Keep Reading
![Says MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson: “It’s critically important at MSHA – especially on the enforcement side – that you’re always bringing in new inspectors [and] that you’re always backfilling people when they leave.” Photo: MSHA](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/christopher-williamson-736-122124-300x153.jpg)
Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary
Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. Keep Reading
How MSHA, mine safety should be reshaped in 2025
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez present a wish list for the new year related to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and mine safety overall. Keep Reading
MSHA awards 47 grants for training efforts
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) recently awarded more than $10.5 million to organizations in nearly every state. Keep Reading
Grant funding available for mine safety training
More than $10 million is available in the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s 2024 State Grants program. Keep Reading
MSHA hosts panel discussion on final silica rule
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) livestreamed a panel discussion focused on the agency's final respirable crystalline silica rule. Keep Reading
