Mine Safety & Health Administration
MSHA: 2023 mining fatalities already up to 10
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that three more mining fatalities happened in February while a fourth occurred on the first day of March. Keep Reading
What operators must know about civil penalty assessments
Contesting civil penalties brought forth by the Mine Safety & Health Administration can bring about changes to the citation. Keep Reading
How hydraulics can elevate crushing safety
A closer look at hydraulic systems reveals that operational safety and productivity are greatly affected. 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
Drilling, blasting safety a focus of upcoming seminar
The National Mine Health & Safety Academy in West Virginia is hosting a two-day educational seminar next month for a limited number of registrants. Keep Reading
MSHA reports show 29 miners died last year
Information on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) website indicates that fewer miners died in 2022 than the year before. Keep Reading
MSHA issues first POV notice since 2014
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) delivered the pattern of violations (POV) notice to a Morton Salt mine in Louisiana. Find out what it means. Keep Reading
Contesting citations from MSHA when all else fails
In spite of all best efforts toward an early resolution, MSHA may refuse to make changes to citations. When this happens, Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez say it’s time to go to court. Keep Reading
MSHA intensifying spotlight on silica awareness
A new Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) campaign aims to prevent injuries, illnesses and fatalities while promoting safe and healthy workplaces for all miners. Keep Reading
