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MSHA admin to oversee coal, metal/nonmetal

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 26, 2018

Timothy Watkins, the agency's new administrator over the two sectors, is a former deputy administrator for coal. 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

Workplace exams, streamlining and scofflaws

William Doran and Margo Lopez Published Dec 19, 2018

Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer a report on the Mine Safety & Health Administration activity in 2018. Keep Reading

MSHA's Ed Elliott addresses the 2018 OAIMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio.

MSHA’s 2019 priorities

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 19, 2018

Ed Elliott, a senior advisor to the assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), outlined areas of focus at an industry meeting. Keep Reading

The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association celebrated its centennial in 2018. Photo: Kevin Yanik

Safety, zoning challenges addressed at OAIMA meeting

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 16, 2018

The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) hosted its Annual Meeting & Trade Show, drawing hundreds of attendees to Columbus, Ohio, for a centennial celebration, education and more. Keep Reading

Photo courtesy of the National Institute for Occupational Safety Health

Why MSHA suspicion isn’t enough in court

William Doran and Margo Lopez Published Nov 5, 2018

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

A conveyor can create a host of regulatory issues depending on its location on a mine site. Photo courtesy Mine Safety Assistance LLC

Conveyor safety: Going beyond guarding

David R. Brown Published Oct 31, 2018

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

Zach Mentz Published Oct 29, 2018

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

Kevin Yanik Published Oct 25, 2018

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

Allison Kral Published Oct 10, 2018

The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (KYCSA) will be hosting its 2018 Underground Stone Safety Seminar Nov. 13-14 in Louisville, Kentucky. Keep Reading