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Mississippi Lime names safety director

Ryan Seelke will focus on proactive risk-based safety practices, leadership and training in his new role at Mississippi Lime Co. Keep Reading

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Sponsored: Looking ahead to MSHA’s next assistant secretary

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The change in administration means the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will eventually have a new assistant secretary. When can the industry expect a new MSHA chief to be in place, and what sort of leadership is anticipated? Keep Reading

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What to expect with MSHA’s informal conference process

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With the new presidential administration beginning, there are many changes that can be anticipated at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) – including the agency's informal conference process. Keep Reading

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Sponsored: MSHA’s shifting approach to COVID-19

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran expects a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard to emerge from the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) soon after Joe Biden takes up the presidency. What might the standard consist of? Doran offers perspective. Keep Reading

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Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration. Keep Reading

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10 tips to maximize the life of an articulated dump truck

When considering their next articulated dump truck purchase, producers must ensure they have the proper size planned and that it correctly matches the machine loading it. Keep Reading

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Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021

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A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write. Keep Reading

MSHA Assistant Secretary David Zatezalo addressed seat belt safety earlier this year at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Annual Convention, stating that it is very difficult to enforce. Says Zatezalo: “I would tell you from my own experience that my father would never wear a seat belt. Toward the end of his life I bought him a car and he started wearing a seat belt. He said the dings and alarms made it easier to put the seat belt on.” Photo courtesy of the NSSGA

MSHA’s Zatezalo recognizes upcoming National Miners Day

David Zatezalo, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), shared his thoughts on National Miners Day in a published letter on the agency's website. Keep Reading

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Proposed MSHA rule coming on motor-driven equipment

The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) latest proposed rule is about adopting standards for electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories. Keep Reading

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