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MSHA proposes mobile equipment safety rule

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) published its long-awaited proposed rule addressing surface mobile equipment safety. Keep Reading

Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo: P&Q Staff

2021 fatal accident spike could become a ‘defining’ moment

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A significant increase in mining fatalities in 2021 could prompt action from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain. Keep Reading

MSHA is intensifying its approach to workplace health. Photo by Joe McCarthy.

Where the industry stands with MHSA – and what’s ahead

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It has been more than five months since the Biden administration took office, and while there is still a lot to learn about the potential enforcement focus of the MHSA, much has become clearer. Keep Reading

With UAV mapping efficiently producing such precise maps, there's no reason to be putting human lives on the line for this task.

New look at the test for discrimination

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision that could signal a major shift in the way Mine Safety & Health Administration discrimination cases are litigated. Keep Reading

Riprap and boulders represent about 15 percent of Albert Frei & Sons’ revenue, yet only 2 percent of its volume, President Albert Frei Jr. says. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Inspector general’s findings introduce new pressures on MSHA enforcement

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The inspector general’s recent criticism of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violation abatement oversight could haunt mine operators. Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why. Keep Reading

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Examining flagrant and reckless MSHA violations

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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

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What to expect with MSHA’s informal conference process

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With the new presidential administration beginning, there are many changes that can be anticipated at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) – including the agency's informal conference process. Keep Reading

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Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration. Keep Reading

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Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021

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A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write. Keep Reading

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