MSHA
Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants awarded
Ten organizations driving miner education across the U.S. will receive $985,284 in grants awarded under the Brookwood-Sago mine safety program. Keep Reading
MSHA launches miner safety, health app
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) unveiled a mobile app aimed at providing miners with health and safety information, best practices and more. Keep Reading
Seeking out solutions on mine safety
At the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed possible factors in recent mining fatalities. Keep Reading
What qualifies as ‘advance notice’ under the Mine Act?
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine what qualifies as “advance notice” according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
Luck Stone hosts MSHA assistant secretary in Virginia
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association organized a day-long tour at the Bull Run Plant for MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson. Keep Reading
Where MSHA enforcement and leadership are headed
With some change already underway at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez offers a look at what’s coming next. Keep Reading
MSHA’s airborne contaminant enforcement on the rise
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
Safety meetings on the docket
Check out which mine safety conferences will be taking place this fall for industry professionals. Keep Reading
Lopez: Distractions a possible root cause of fatal accidents
Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez spoke at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference last month, sharing her thoughts on recent powered haulage accidents within the industry. Keep Reading
