MSHA & The Law
Ten tips for MSHA inspections
Philip Kontul of Ogletree Deakins provides a few pointers to help you navigate Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) inspections. Keep Reading
A resolution to reevaluate the routine at mine sites
Ogletree Deakins’ Zach Byers says now is the perfect time to reevaluate tasks that seemed less urgent and fell off your list. Keep Reading
MSHA accident investigation primer
It’s important to have a plan for responding to an accident, as well as understand the procedures MSHA will follow if an accident occurs. Keep Reading
MSHA in 2025 and what’s ahead next year
Ogletree Deakins’ Philip K. Kontul reviews key Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments from the past year and what may shape the agency in 2026. 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
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
Small things that make all the difference with safety
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer perspective based on their accident investigation work. Keep Reading
Remembering Mike Heenan, a mining industry advocate
The mining community lost a great friend and advocate this month with the passing of Mike Heenan, a longtime Pit & Quarry columnist who was a preeminent authority on mine safety law. Keep Reading
Ideas for MSHA leaders to consider
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez provide a short-list of items for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) to consider under the new administration. Keep Reading
