MSHA
Train derailments spur health notice from MSHA
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued a health and safety alert in the wake of recent train derailments and chemical spills, including several incidents on mine sites. Keep Reading
MSHA: Seven fatal accidents through first six weeks of 2023
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says three miners were electrocuted in two incidents that occurred in an 11-day span. Keep Reading
What operators must know about civil penalty assessments
Contesting civil penalties brought forth by the Mine Safety & Health Administration can bring about changes to the citation. Keep Reading
How hydraulics can elevate crushing safety
A closer look at hydraulic systems reveals that operational safety and productivity are greatly affected. Keep Reading
MSHA issues wake-up call on POV
A recent pattern of violation (POV) enforcement action reminds the industry that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has a strong enforcement weapon at its disposal. Keep Reading
Drilling, blasting safety a focus of upcoming seminar
The National Mine Health & Safety Academy in West Virginia is hosting a two-day educational seminar next month for a limited number of registrants. Keep Reading
MSHA reports show 29 miners died last year
Information on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) website indicates that fewer miners died in 2022 than the year before. Keep Reading
MSHA issues first POV notice since 2014
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) delivered the pattern of violations (POV) notice to a Morton Salt mine in Louisiana. Find out what it means. Keep Reading
Contesting citations from MSHA when all else fails
In spite of all best efforts toward an early resolution, MSHA may refuse to make changes to citations. When this happens, Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez say it’s time to go to court. Keep Reading
