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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

How to effectively utilize the MSHA close-out conference

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Ogletree Deakins leaders present strategies to make the most out of these. Keep Reading

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How to track MSHA violations with citation tracking tool

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Ogletree Deakins’ new Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Citation Tracker helps the mining industry track enforcement history and identify emerging enforcement trends. Keep Reading

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Five MSHA standards to watch out for

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Ogletree Deakins leaders identify lesser-known Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) standards that should not be overlooked. Keep Reading

MSHA 2014 data shows mining injuries reached all-time low

The U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released its 2014 preliminary mine safety data, which includes information on inspections, violations, mines, and fatality and injury rates for the mining industry. The data showed that the overall 2014 operator-reported injury… Keep Reading

MSHA launches two online tools to track violations

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) introduced two online tools to assist operators, miners, MSHA and others in tracking violations of standards commonly associated with mining deaths and underground coal mines. These tools also allow users to monitor… Keep Reading

Fine amounts for two violations increasing

MSHA has raised penalty amounts for two specific violations, citing a need to keep up with the cost of living. One result is an 8.3 percent fine increase against operators who've allegedly committed unwarrantable failures – up to a maximum… Keep Reading

Operation fined $80K for emissions violations

New Hampshire-based Plourde Sand and Gravel Inc. has been fined $80,000 for not obtaining proper air emission permits for diesel generators it operated in two different cities. The Concord (N.H.) Monitor reports that Plourde Sand and Gravel has a history of… Keep Reading

MSHA announces results of impact inspections

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that federal inspectors issued 335 citations, orders and safeguards during special impact inspections conducted at eight coal mines and four metal/nonmetal mines in April. The coal mines were… Keep Reading

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