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MSHA Assistant Secretary David Zatezalo addressed seat belt safety earlier this year at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Annual Convention, stating that it is very difficult to enforce. Says Zatezalo: “I would tell you from my own experience that my father would never wear a seat belt. Toward the end of his life I bought him a car and he started wearing a seat belt. He said the dings and alarms made it easier to put the seat belt on.” Photo courtesy of the NSSGA

MSHA’s Zatezalo recognizes upcoming National Miners Day

David Zatezalo, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), shared his thoughts on National Miners Day in a published letter on the agency's website. Keep Reading

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Proposed MSHA rule coming on motor-driven equipment

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) latest proposed rule is about adopting standards for electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories. 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

Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why mine operators and industry stakeholders should review posted Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) guidance documents and evaluate if changes are necessary. Keep Reading

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Confined space accidents prompt MSHA alert

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a safety alert after miners were fatally injured following them entering confined spaces to clear material and obstructions. Keep Reading

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Blaster’s guide to lightning safety

There are a number of precautions sites must take to protect blast crews from dangers caused by thunderstorms and lightning. 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

Expect MSHA to continue with its strong enforcement approach

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has been active on both the enforcement and rulemaking fronts under the Trump administration, setting a course that it's likely to keep for the foreseeable future. Keep Reading

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Lehigh Hanson’s Markussen named Safety and Health Professional of the Year

Lehigh Hanson's Robin Markussen is the 2020 James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year, as named by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading

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IMA-NA names mine safety award winners

Three companies and three individual mining operations received The Industrial Minerals Association – North America's (IMA-NA) safety recognition awards. Keep Reading

Continuous improvement is an important and necessary part of a safety program. Photo: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/Getty Images

Why remote MSHA enforcement is serious

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has employed technology to remotely conduct some enforcement procedures, and mine operators should treat the investigations with the same seriousness and preparation that would be accorded an in-person investigation. Keep Reading

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