MSHA
Why MSHA suspicion isn’t enough in court
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explore why the Mine Act does not permit a citation based on mere speculation that a violation – that has not yet occurred – could happen in the future. Keep Reading
Conveyor safety: Going beyond guarding
Guarding the conveyor’s head, tail and V-belt drives is just the start of compliance. Keep Reading
NSSGA breaks down the latest Trump regulatory agenda
The agenda offers encouraging signs for the aggregate industry, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Keep Reading
MSHA program reclaims $5.2M in unpaid fines
According to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), a strengthened enforcement initiative has produced outstanding fines this year from 49 mine operators. Keep Reading
KYCSA to host underground stone safety seminar
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (KYCSA) will be hosting its 2018 Underground Stone Safety Seminar Nov. 13-14 in Louisville, Kentucky. Keep Reading
Inspector sign-in standards
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez discuss sign-in standards for Mine Safety & Health Administration inspectors at aggregate operations. Keep Reading
MSHA to distribute $10.5M in state grant funding
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded funding to support safety and health courses, and other programs. Keep Reading
MSHA awards $250K in 2018 Brookwood-Sago Grants
MSHA awarded $250,000 to four organizations to develop and conduct training programs that support the recognition and prevention of safety and health hazards in underground mines. Keep Reading
Workplace examinations: Clarification or confusion?
What is the Mine Safety & Health Administration really saying in its latest guidance on the controversial workplace exams rule? Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explore. Keep Reading
