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Three of the 16 fatalities the Mine Safety & Health Administration recorded through the end of July were classified as powered haulage. Photo: P&Q Staff

How to effectively utilize the MSHA close-out conference

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Ogletree Deakins leaders present strategies to make the most out of these. Keep Reading

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Knowing your rights under the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act

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Mine operators and managers have rights, too, and it is essential they know what they are before the Mine Safety & Health Administration arrives. Keep Reading

Says John Sather: "Safety comes first for me. If you have an accident, it’s something everybody lives with." Photo: P&Q Staff

What you need to know about MSHA’s impact inspections

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Find out the differences between regular inspections and impact inspections conducted by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading

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How to track MSHA violations with citation tracking tool

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Ogletree Deakins’ new Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Citation Tracker helps the mining industry track enforcement history and identify emerging enforcement trends. Keep Reading

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Determining when MSHA is inspecting or investigating

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Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) makes regular inspections of mine sites, operators should be sure to manage an agency investigation differently. Keep Reading

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What qualifies as ‘advance notice’ under the Mine Act?

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine what qualifies as “advance notice” according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading

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MSHA’s airborne contaminant enforcement on the rise

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Operators may want to consider a few safety measures in light of the Mine Safety & Health Administration's recent silica enforcement initiative announcement. Keep Reading

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Doran & Lopez: How mining responded swiftly to the crisis

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez applaud the mining industry for their ability to adapt on the fly and rapidly implement new policies and procedures during the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading

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How MSHA is responding to the coronavirus

Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) continues to perform mandatory inspections, the agency is encouraging inspectors to work in cooperation with operators on site due to the circumstances created by the coronavirus. Keep Reading

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