MSHA
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
MSHA information center emerges through new government program
The new MSHA Information Hub aims to provide miners and operators with clearer guidance on safety standards and regulatory compliance. Keep Reading
Twelfth 2025 mining fatality reported
The mining industry completed the month of April without a single fatal incident. Unfortunately, a miner was killed in an accident on the first day of May. The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) indicates that the 12th mining fatality… Keep Reading
MSHA adds deputy assistant secretary for policy
McHugh Jim McHugh was appointed deputy assistant secretary for policy at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Prior to the appointment, McHugh was an attorney specializing in mining law and civil litigation. Throughout his legal career, he has represented… Keep Reading
Roundtable attendees talk MSHA inspections (Part 2)
In a discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, industry leaders shared their experiences of late with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Educating quarry workers on ergonomics
In his latest monthly column, P&Q contributor Steve Fuller discusses body mechanics and how they contribute to worker health. 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
MSHA delaying enforcement of silica rule for coal
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is putting off enforcement of its respirable crystalline silica rule for the coal industry by four months. Keep Reading
Lopez looks ahead on MSHA enforcement, rulemaking
Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) developments early this year at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
