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MSHA grants awarded for safety, health training

October 2, 2023 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to recipients in 43 states, as well as U.S. territories.

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Five MSHA standards to watch out for

September 20, 2023 By and

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

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Mining fatalities surpass 30 on the year

September 13, 2023 By

A fatal accident Aug. 30 was the 30th of 2023, and a Sept. 8 accident at a crushed stone operation pushed the industry’s annual total to 31.

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Upcoming safety, health conferences to explore

September 13, 2023 By

Safety and health professionals across the industry have two meeting opportunities to expand their knowledge and glean insights that can be applied to their operations.

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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 far does MSHA jurisdiction extend beyond mine property?

August 29, 2023 By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez provide an update on a case involving where the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) jurisdiction ends.

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MSHA provides update on crystalline silica rule

August 11, 2023 By

The mining industry now has until Sept. 11 to submit comments to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about its proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica.

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Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go

August 10, 2023 By

The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration.

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Mine safety and health training conference coming in October

August 7, 2023 By

Workshops at the Training Resources Applied to Mining Conference in West Virginia will cover a variety of topics pertinent to mine safety trainers.

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The latest on MSHA’s impact inspection activity

July 13, 2023 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) continues to publish the results of its nationwide impact inspections each month, recently sharing results from its May activity.

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