Joe Main
How MSHA, mine safety should be reshaped in 2025
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez present a wish list for the new year related to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and mine safety overall. Keep Reading
The history behind Mine Rescue Day
Mine Rescue Day, established nine years ago and commemorated every Oct. 30, has an origin dating back more than a century and a connection to the nation’s 27th president. Keep Reading
MSHA’s transitions through the Trump Administration
A number of issues occupied the attention of the mining industry in 2017. Most of these issues arose as a result of the new administration in Washington. Keep Reading
Takeaways from the nomination of MSHA’s next chief
What should aggregate producers take away from the expected nomination of former coal executive David Zatezalo? There are some potentially positive takeaways to consider. Keep Reading
MSHA’s ‘new era’ of mine safety
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that in 2016, 26 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines – down from 29 in 2015. 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
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
Workplace exams rule to be implemented despite opposition
The Mine Safety & Health Administration issued a final rule for workplace examinations that will go into effect this spring despite opposition from the mining industry. Keep Reading
US mining deaths reach historic low in 2016
Data from the U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) indicates that mining deaths in the U.S. reached a new low in 2016. Keep Reading
