MSHA
MSHA targeting silica with enforcement initiative
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is implementing an enforcement initiative with the intent of protecting miners from respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
The industry reexamines safety following mine fatality uptick
After 2021 produced an unusually high number of mine fatalities, the aggregate industry is reevaluating how to move forward safely. Keep Reading
MSHA program aims to enhance driver safety
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez outline a recent program from the Mine Safety & Health Administration aimed at protecting truck drivers. Keep Reading
MSHA targeting silica with enforcement initiative
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is taking steps to reduce the exposure miners face to silica dust as work continues on a health standard. Keep Reading
Haver & Boecker Niagara hires sales manager
Haver & Boecker Niagara hired Darren Bulow, a nine-year industry veteran, as a certified sales manager for the Western regions of the U.S. Keep Reading
A common-sense approach to MSHA jurisdiction
The Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission recently held that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) does not have jurisdiction to inspect equipment located off mine property, even if it is sometimes used at a mine. Keep Reading
MSHA accident investigation reports should tell whole story
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) referencing the presence of drugs – whether prescription or non-prescription – or alcohol in an accident investigation report would be the overwhelming exception to the rule. Keep Reading
Senate confirms new MSHA head
Chris Williamson, who was nominated to be assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about four months ago, was finally confirmed for the post. Keep Reading
Taking safety beyond training mandated by MSHA
Training is essential to ensure miners understand how to safely perform a task. Training lays the groundwork for safety, but MSHA-mandated training alone is not enough. Keep Reading
