Department of Labor
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
New head at the Department of Labor
Eugene Scalia officially took up the office this week, succeeding the departed Alexander Acosta. Keep Reading
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
New head at MSHA – for now
Learn more about the new acting head of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), who will lead the agency until an assistant secretary is confirmed. Keep Reading
MSHA and the new administration
At Pit & Quarry’s annual roundtable, a topic of interest was potential changes coming to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
MSHA and the aggregate industry
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Mike Johnson discusses the ongoing process to select the next assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), the evolution of the aggregate industry's relationship with MSHA, and more. Keep Reading
Cabinet update: EPA head confirmed, DOL nominee withdraws
Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma's attorney general, was confirmed as U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator. Also, the Trump administration tapped a new nominee to head the Department of Labor following Andy Puzder's withdrawal. Keep Reading
Exploring the transition ahead at MSHA
Bill Doran, an attorney at Ogletree Deakins, sheds some light on the transition to come at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
