Mine Safety & Health Administration
Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants awarded
Ten organizations driving miner education across the U.S. will receive $985,284 in grants awarded under the Brookwood-Sago mine safety program. Keep Reading
Seeking out solutions on mine safety
At the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed possible factors in recent mining fatalities. Keep Reading
What qualifies as ‘advance notice’ under the Mine Act?
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine what qualifies as “advance notice” according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
Luck Stone hosts MSHA assistant secretary in Virginia
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association organized a day-long tour at the Bull Run Plant for MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson. Keep Reading
Where MSHA enforcement and leadership are headed
With some change already underway at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez offers a look at what’s coming next. Keep Reading
Lopez: Distractions a possible root cause of fatal accidents
Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez spoke at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference last month, sharing her thoughts on recent powered haulage accidents within the industry. Keep Reading
MSHA targeting silica with enforcement initiative
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is implementing an enforcement initiative with the intent of protecting miners from respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
The industry reexamines safety following mine fatality uptick
After 2021 produced an unusually high number of mine fatalities, the aggregate industry is reevaluating how to move forward safely. Keep Reading
MSHA program aims to enhance driver safety
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez outline a recent program from the Mine Safety & Health Administration aimed at protecting truck drivers. Keep Reading
