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Navigating abatement disputes with MSHA
In their latest column, Bill Doran and Margo Lopez of Ogletree Deakins cover timelines, compliance strategies and how operators can avoid 104(b) orders. Keep Reading
MSHA awards Brookwood-Sago grants
Three universities were awarded a total of $250,000 in grant money, with the aim of supporting safety education and training initiatives. Keep Reading
NSSGA honors 2025 safety award winners
Martin Marietta, Granite Construction and Luck Companies were among those recognized for outstanding safety performance. Keep Reading
What recent 105(c) rulings mean for operators
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer takeaways from recent administrative law judge decisions. Keep Reading
Fatal mining accidents spike in July, elevating 2025 total to 18
Mining fatalities this year are occurring at a faster pace than last year, which had 12 by Aug. 3. Keep Reading
MSHA debuts compliance assistance program
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) debuted the Compliance Assistance in Safety & Health program to support new mines, mine operators and miners. Keep Reading
New opportunities for MSHA compliance assistance
The Mine Safety & Health Administration is aiming to improve compliance assistance for the mining industry with a new information hub. Keep Reading
Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. Keep Reading
What operators should know about MSHA’s special assessments
Bill Doran and Margo Lopez of Ogletree Deakins explain how routine violations can lead to massive penalties, breaking down how the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s special assessment process works. Keep Reading
