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Riprap and boulders represent about 15 percent of Albert Frei & Sons’ revenue, yet only 2 percent of its volume, President Albert Frei Jr. says. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Inspector general’s findings introduce new pressures on MSHA enforcement

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The inspector general’s recent criticism of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violation abatement oversight could haunt mine operators. Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why. Keep Reading

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MSHA updates guidance on COVID-19

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued new guidance to operators and mine workers Wednesday, seeking to mitigate and prevent viral spread at mining sites. Keep Reading

MSHA Assistant Secretary David Zatezalo addressed seat belt safety earlier this year at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Annual Convention, stating that it is very difficult to enforce. Says Zatezalo: “I would tell you from my own experience that my father would never wear a seat belt. Toward the end of his life I bought him a car and he started wearing a seat belt. He said the dings and alarms made it easier to put the seat belt on.” Photo courtesy of the NSSGA

MSHA’s Zatezalo recognizes upcoming National Miners Day

David Zatezalo, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), shared his thoughts on National Miners Day in a published letter on the agency's website. Keep Reading

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Proposed MSHA rule coming on motor-driven equipment

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) latest proposed rule is about adopting standards for electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories. Keep Reading

Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo: P&Q Staff

Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why mine operators and industry stakeholders should review posted Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) guidance documents and evaluate if changes are necessary. Keep Reading

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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

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New head at the Department of Labor

Eugene Scalia officially took up the office this week, succeeding the departed Alexander Acosta. Keep Reading

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MSHA seeks data to protect miners from quartz exposure

According to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), quartz accounts for the overwhelming majority of naturally occurring crystalline silica. Keep Reading

DOL again exploring health tied to underground diesel exhaust

The U.S. Department of Labor will reopen the public comment period regarding the Request for Information on Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Exhaust. Keep Reading

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