Margo Lopez
Effectively managing workplace exams
Creating a comprehensive record of workplace exams is crucial for documenting adverse safety or health conditions found, notifying affected miners, and taking action to correct them. Keep Reading
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
Detailing MSHA’s recent mobile equipment rule
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) finalized its ruling on surface mobile equipment safety in December. Find out the key elements the rule covers. Keep Reading
The results of MSHA’s recent performance review
An Office of Inspector General performance review of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) found significant deficiencies with the agency. Keep Reading
Where MSHA and the industry are right now
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez take stock of 2023 Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments and what may be ahead in 2024. Keep Reading
Five MSHA standards to watch out for
Ogletree Deakins leaders identify lesser-known Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standards that should not be overlooked. Keep Reading
Upcoming safety, health conferences to explore
Safety and health professionals across the industry have two meeting opportunities to expand their knowledge and glean insights that can be applied to their operations. Keep Reading
What you need to know about MSHA’s silica standard
Bill Doran and Margo Lopez, attorneys with the law firm Ogletree Deakins, break down the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) newly proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
How to prepare for the blitz of impact inspections
Following an uptick in fatal mining accidents, the Mine Safety & Health Administration has resumed publishing impact inspection reports for the first time since 2020. Keep Reading
