Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
When to notify MSHA of an injury
A recent case calls into question when a mine operator has to immediately notify the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) of a particular injury. Keep Reading
How far does MSHA jurisdiction extend beyond mine property?
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez provide an update on a case involving where the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) jurisdiction ends. Keep Reading
Contesting citations from MSHA when all else fails
In spite of all best efforts toward an early resolution, MSHA may refuse to make changes to citations. When this happens, Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez say it’s time to go to court. Keep Reading
Why operators, contractors are tied together on safety
There are steps operators and contractors can take to improve safety compliance and reduce dual citations from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
The problem with MSHA’s ‘fair notice’
While the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) may vacate a citation due to a lack of fair notice provided to an operator, that isn't always the end of the issue. Keep Reading
Examining flagrant and reckless MSHA violations
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez compare flagrant and reckless Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violations, and how those could change under the Biden administration. Keep Reading
Examining the refined test for ‘S&S’ violations
For inspectors, whether a citation is going to be S&S often comes down to a simple assessment of hazard exposure and injury level. Keep Reading
Understanding MSHA’s informal conference process
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain how the process can provide an efficient means for addressing issues with citations early on. Keep Reading
Tug of War: MSHA’s power to vacate citations
MSHA can vacate a citation anytime by law and thereby dissolve any related penalty. Keep Reading
