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How to handle mine inspector misconduct
Most mine inspectors with the Mine Safety & Health Administration do act professionally on mine sites, but there are exceptions. Keep Reading
What to watch in aggregates in a second Trump term
With President Trump’s second term underway, P&Q’s Kevin Yanik explores what the future holds for infrastructure funding, the Mine Safety & Health Administration and more. Keep Reading
Episode 32: MSHA chief talks mine safety
Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) joins the show as a special guest to look back on his two and a half years heading the agency that develops and enforces safety and health rules for all U.S. mines. Keep Reading
MSHA: Latest screening yields no POV violators
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports that none of the nation’s mines met the criteria based on a late 2024 screening. Keep Reading
Drilling and blasting events to attend in early 2025
Two educational events are nearing to build better drillers and blasters. Keep Reading
![Says MSHA assistant secretary Chris Williamson: “It’s critically important at MSHA – especially on the enforcement side – that you’re always bringing in new inspectors [and] that you’re always backfilling people when they leave.” Photo: MSHA](https://stage.pitandquarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/christopher-williamson-736-122124-300x153.jpg)
Exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on tenure as assistant secretary
Chris Williamson, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), reflects on his tenure leading the agency as his final day nears in January. Keep Reading
How MSHA, mine safety should be reshaped in 2025
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez present a wish list for the new year related to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and mine safety overall. Keep Reading
Mine fatalities near all-time low as 2024 approaches finish
Although accidents continue to happen, the mining industry is having one of its best safety years since fatalities data was originally recorded. Keep Reading
Raising the bar on guardrails, machine guarding
Guardrails and machine guarding are fundamental safeguards within the aggregate industry, yet they are frequently cited standards during inspections. Keep Reading
