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Determining when MSHA is inspecting or investigating

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Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) makes regular inspections of mine sites, operators should be sure to manage an agency investigation differently. Keep Reading

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How subtle shifts in MSHA practice are having a big impact

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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

MSHA investigation focus

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MSHA conducts three major types of investigations: accident investigations, special investigations and discrimination investigations. Trends are changing, and MSHA is shifting its emphasis to certain areas over others. Regular inspectors who are assigned to investigate the specific incident conduct these… Keep Reading

Investigations and prosecutions

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An MSHA inspector insists on talking to employees privately. Supervisors are also questioned. An MSHA representative asks to meet with all employees on the night shift. A team of inspectors interviews employees and supervisors individually regarding an anonymous hazard complaint.… Keep Reading

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