Ogletree Deakins
Why remote MSHA enforcement is serious
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has employed technology to remotely conduct some enforcement procedures, and mine operators should treat the investigations with the same seriousness and preparation that would be accorded an in-person investigation. Keep Reading
Characterizing MSHA’s transition to the new normal
Margo Lopez discusses the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) slow transition into the coronavirus world. Keep Reading
Examining the refined test for ‘S&S’ violations
For inspectors, whether a citation is going to be S&S often comes down to a simple assessment of hazard exposure and injury level. Keep Reading
Are MSHA rules on silica, powered haulage coming soon?
With the Trump administration releasing an updated regulatory agenda, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez joins Pit & Quarry to discuss the latest Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rulemaking. Keep Reading
The latest on MSHA’s agenda
A look at the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) reorganization and regulatory efforts, and what to expect going forward. Keep Reading
Managing hazard complaint inspections
While a hazard complaint inspection may resemble a regular inspection, operators need to be aware of the differences between the two, writes Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez. Keep Reading
Coming to grips with MSHA’s enforcement of structural integrity
There has been an uptick in enforcement efforts related to structural integrity over the past six to seven years, due in large part to some high-profile structural failures at mines around the country. Keep Reading
Education, networking draw the industry to the 2020 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference
The annual Pit & Quarry event took place in South Florida, featuring lively discussions and opportunities to engage others within the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Best practices for when MSHA requests documents
Operators are understandably not enthusiastic about turning over materials to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), so preparation is key in the event the agency makes such a request. Keep Reading
