MSHA
Pair of fatalities characterized as powered haulage accidents
Nine miners have died this year, based on the latest details from the Mine Safety & Health Administration. The agency classified the last two incidents as powered haulage accidents. Keep Reading
Inspector general’s findings introduce new pressures on MSHA enforcement
The inspector general’s recent criticism of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violation abatement oversight could haunt mine operators. Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why. Keep Reading
A few legal considerations on MSHA’s COVID-19 guidance
Operators should familiarize themselves with current guidance and watch for Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) updates, write Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez. Keep Reading
MSHA opens Brookwood-Sago grant program for 2021
The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) 2021 grants selection process will put special consideration on programs focusing on powered haulage, as well as other areas of mining. Keep Reading
VelocityEHS upgrades Industrial Hygiene software
The updates make it easier for mine operators to comply with the permissible exposure limits for respirable crystalline silica enforced by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Keep Reading
MSHA updates guidance on COVID-19
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued new guidance to operators and mine workers Wednesday, seeking to mitigate and prevent viral spread at mining sites. Keep Reading
Examining flagrant and reckless MSHA violations
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez compare flagrant and reckless Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violations, and how those could change under the Biden administration. Keep Reading
MSHA weighs in on spring start-up
P&Q reached out to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) with three questions related to spring start-up. A department spokesperson offered a reply. Keep Reading
Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association to host virtual Safety Week
The association will host Safety Week virtually March 1-5. The weeklong series replaces OAIMA’s annual Spring Thaw Safety Training Conference. Keep Reading
