MSHA

Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go

Kevin Yanik Published Aug 10, 2023

The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading

Mine safety and health training conference coming in October

Jack Kopanski Published Aug 7, 2023

Workshops at the Training Resources Applied to Mining Conference in West Virginia will cover a variety of topics pertinent to mine safety trainers. Keep Reading

The latest on MSHA’s impact inspection activity

Kevin Yanik Published Jul 13, 2023

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) continues to publish the results of its nationwide impact inspections each month, recently sharing results from its May activity. Keep Reading

What you need to know about MSHA’s silica standard

William Doran and Margo Lopez Published Jul 7, 2023

Bill Doran and Margo Lopez, attorneys with the law firm Ogletree Deakins, break down the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) newly proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading

MSHA unveils proposed rule for crystalline silica

Kevin Yanik Published Jul 5, 2023

According to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), the proposed rule is designed to lower miners’ exposure to silica and improve respiratory protection. Keep Reading

Taking steps towards mine safety

Bill Doran and Margo Lopez Published Jun 28, 2023

There has been a spike of fatal accidents occurring across the mining industry. Ogleree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez discuss how operators can stay safe around machinery and powered haulage. Keep Reading

Poring over some of the latest mine fatality statistics

Kevin Yanik Published Jun 26, 2023

Through the first five months of the year, mining fatalities were on the rise despite recently being at a historically low level. Keep Reading

Poring over the latest mine safety statistics

Marie Emerick and Kevin Yanik Published Jun 7, 2023

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik discusses developments on the mine safety front as the number of 2023 fatal accidents is already up to 21 in early June. Keep Reading

Determining when MSHA is inspecting or investigating

Bill Doran and Margo Lopez Published Jun 1, 2023

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