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How subtle shifts in MSHA practice are having a big impact

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is gradually changing. These changes aren't the kind announced in a press release or presented in a stakeholder meeting, though, so operators must remain wary. Keep Reading

Producers discuss ‘One MSHA’ initiative, mine inspections

Producers in the industry share their thoughts on the "One MSHA" initiative, their experiences and if the nature of mine inspections has shifted. 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

Characterizing MSHA’s latest enforcement approach

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is nearing the completion of its second year under David Zatezalo, so how does enforcement under the new chief compare to the approaches of the last administration? Keep Reading

‘One MSHA’ growing pains

Developing a relationship with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) outside of the inspection transaction is crucial to your compliance efforts. Keep Reading

Dissecting MSHA’s 2019 agenda

The tone coming out of the Mine Safety & Health Administration shifted under the current administration, but frontline changes are slow to surface. Keep Reading

Making sense of the ‘One MSHA’ initiative

The consolidation of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) sectors is underway, but the transition will likely produce challenges. Keep Reading

Impact inspections: Are they still a thing?

Although the agency no longer publishes impact inspection details on its website, these remain a tool in the Mine Safety & Health Administration's toolbox, according to Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran. Keep Reading

MSHA admin to oversee coal, metal/nonmetal

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

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