MSHA
Blaster’s guide to lightning safety
There are a number of precautions sites must take to protect blast crews from dangers caused by thunderstorms and lightning. Keep Reading
Expect MSHA to continue with its strong enforcement approach
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has been active on both the enforcement and rulemaking fronts under the Trump administration, setting a course that it's likely to keep for the foreseeable future. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson’s Markussen named Safety and Health Professional of the Year
Lehigh Hanson's Robin Markussen is the 2020 James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year, as named by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
IMA-NA names mine safety award winners
Three companies and three individual mining operations received The Industrial Minerals Association – North America's (IMA-NA) safety recognition awards. Keep Reading
Why remote MSHA enforcement is serious
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has employed technology to remotely conduct some enforcement procedures, and mine operators should treat the investigations with the same seriousness and preparation that would be accorded an in-person investigation. Keep Reading
Kentucky Crushed Stone Association names Miner of the Year
The association presented the award to William Lee Devers, and it honored several other companies in the Bluegrass State with its annual awards. Keep Reading
Characterizing MSHA’s transition to the new normal
Margo Lopez discusses the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) slow transition into the coronavirus world. Keep Reading
Examining the refined test for ‘S&S’ violations
For inspectors, whether a citation is going to be S&S often comes down to a simple assessment of hazard exposure and injury level. Keep Reading
Are MSHA rules on silica, powered haulage coming soon?
With the Trump administration releasing an updated regulatory agenda, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez joins Pit & Quarry to discuss the latest Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rulemaking. Keep Reading
