impact inspections
MSHA increases focus on safety standards linked to mining deaths
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is enhancing enforcement of its “Rules to Live By” initiative of standards commonly cited following mining deaths, as well as nine underground coal mine exam rule standards for hazards… Keep Reading
MSHA releases February impact inspection results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released its February impact inspection results, noting that federal inspectors issued 146 citations and six orders at 10 coal mines and five metal and nonmetal mines. In one particular instance, on Feb. 23,… Keep Reading
Considerations to make for your next MSHA inspection
Max Corley, an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, shared a few strategies aggregate producers can use during a Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) inspection at an AGG1 Academy educational session in Nashville, Tenn. Corley, whose firm is located… Keep Reading
Is an impact inspection coming your way?
Be prepared for impact inspections from the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), even if you don't believe one is coming your way as an aggregate producer. That's one of the messages Max Corley, an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl… Keep Reading
MSHA: Mining deaths drop to all-time lows
Preliminary Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) data indicate that 28 miners died in 2015 in work-related accidents at U.S. mines. That figure is down from 45 in 2014. The 28 represent the fewest number of mining deaths ever recorded… Keep Reading
MSHA releases November impact inspection results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released its November impact inspection results, revealing that federal inspectors issued 189 citations and six orders during special impact inspections at 17 coal mines and six metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA conducted its… Keep Reading
MSHA releases June impact inspection results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) June impact inspection results show that federal inspectors issued 139 citations, three orders and one safeguard during inspections at 10 coal mines and five metal and nonmetal mines. The administration conducted impact inspections… Keep Reading
MSHA reports August impact inspection results
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that during its August special impact inspections, 131 citations and 11 orders were issued at 12 coal mines. Mines subject to these inspections receive extra attention from MSHA… Keep Reading
MSHA details violations of California operation
Inspectors issued 172 citations, 21 orders and two safeguards during special impact inspections conducted at two metal/nonmetal mines and 10 coal mines, according to MSHA. MSHA shared one operation's inspection details: BCJ Sand and Rock Inc. of Butte County, Calif.… Keep Reading
