David Zatezalo
Mining fatalities drop to record low in 2019
This marks the fifth year in the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30. Keep Reading
NSSGA compiles 5,000 seat belt safety pledges
The pledges were presented to the Mine Safety & Health Administration's David Zatezalo during a joint visit to support a seat belt safety campaign. Keep Reading
US mines do not meet POV criteria for fifth consecutive year
None of the nation's 13,000-plus mining operations met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations (POV) for the fifth consecutive year. Keep Reading
MSHA’s evolution through the years
Check out insights from a fall 2019 panel discussion on the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Characterizing MSHA’s latest enforcement approach
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is nearing the completion of its second year under David Zatezalo, so how does enforcement under the new chief compare to the approaches of the last administration? Keep Reading
Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA
Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe. Keep Reading
MSHA chief to address NSSGA’s November event
David Zatezalo of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will discuss the agency's latest efforts at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading
Industry, MSHA talk business in the Midwest
Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) leaders paid a visit this month to Ohio, where industry representatives from eight states gathered to share concerns and discuss opportunities. Keep Reading
Upgraded MSHA data system to assist operators with compliance
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) completed an upgrade to its primary data system, bringing increased functionality and more intuitive navigation to this feature on the agency's website. Keep Reading