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Three of the 16 fatalities the Mine Safety & Health Administration recorded through the end of July were classified as powered haulage. Photo: P&Q Staff

Seeking out solutions on mine safety

At the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed possible factors in recent mining fatalities. Keep Reading

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What qualifies as ‘advance notice’ under the Mine Act?

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine what qualifies as “advance notice” according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading

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Where MSHA enforcement and leadership are headed

With some change already underway at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez offers a look at what’s coming next. Keep Reading

Ogletree Deakins' Margo Lopez says driver distractions could be at the root of recent powered haulage incidents. Photo: P&Q Staff

Lopez: Distractions a possible root cause of fatal accidents

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez spoke at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference last month, sharing her thoughts on recent powered haulage accidents within the industry. Keep Reading

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The industry reexamines safety following mine fatality uptick

After 2021 produced an unusually high number of mine fatalities, the aggregate industry is reevaluating how to move forward safely. Keep Reading

The 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference took place at Chateau Elan outside of Atlanta. Photo: P&Q Staff

Gallery: 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference

Check out photos from this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, which took place at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. Keep Reading

Getting workers back into a pit or quarry in 2022 is sadly easier said than done. Photo: isabela66/iStock / Getty Images Plus/GettY Images

A common-sense approach to MSHA jurisdiction

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The Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission recently held that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) does not have jurisdiction to inspect equipment located off mine property, even if it is sometimes used at a mine. Keep Reading

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MSHA accident investigation reports should tell whole story

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) referencing the presence of drugs – whether prescription or non-prescription – or alcohol in an accident investigation report would be the overwhelming exception to the rule. Keep Reading

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Taking safety beyond training mandated by MSHA

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Training is essential to ensure miners understand how to safely perform a task. Training lays the groundwork for safety, but MSHA-mandated training alone is not enough. Keep Reading

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