metal/nonmetal mining
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
MSHA issues wake-up call on POV
A recent pattern of violation (POV) enforcement action reminds the industry that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has a strong enforcement weapon at its disposal. Keep Reading
How mining fatalities are trending this year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reports that 26 miners died in accidents at U.S. mining operations through the year’s first 10 months. Find out how that compares to 2021. Keep Reading
MSHA assistant secretary addresses NSSGA convention
David Zatezalo of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) offered insights on the agency's rulemaking efforts and his approach to policy. Keep Reading
Zatezalo addresses inspector consistency, other MSHA issues
The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) David Zatezalo, outlined his agenda for the agency at a House subcommittee hearing. Keep Reading
Zatezalo addresses workplace exams, MSHA training resources
David Zatezalo, assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), discussed several topics related to the aggregate industry in a letter to the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers. Keep Reading
Mine rescue emerges at forefront of MSHA agenda
Mine rescue enhancement was among the items at the top of Joe Main's to-do list when he took office six years ago as the assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The Upper Big Branch… Keep Reading
Main addresses mining fatalities in wake of incidents
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), addressed the mining industry on a conference call Aug. 3 – two days after three miners lost their lives in separate incidents across the United States.… Keep Reading
MSHA report offers details of year’s mining deaths
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released a midyear report noting that 18 miners died in the first half of 2015. According to MSHA, eight miners died at surface metal and nonmetal mines and two died at underground metal… Keep Reading
