Mine Safety & Health Administration
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
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
