Tag: Bill Doran

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Outlining MSHA enforcement in 2023

April 13, 2023 By

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran outlines the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) ramped-up enforcement and why the approach may continue in 2023.

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Operating safely when there is no MSHA standard

April 10, 2023 By and

When a new technology is introduced, it is tempting to assume that all of the new associated risks will be identified and addressed. This, however, is not always the case.

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Is it reasonable for MSHA to request this document?

March 28, 2023 By and

The breadth of what constitutes an appropriate request for documents under the Mine Act expanded over the last decade. Find out how you can best respond when the Mine Safety & Health Administration requests documents.

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Aggregate producers are raising concerns as MSHA merges coal inspectors with the metal/nonmetal mining sector. Photo by Kevin Yanik

What operators must know about civil penalty assessments

February 9, 2023 By and

Contesting civil penalties brought forth by the Mine Safety & Health Administration can bring about changes to the citation.

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The 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference was held at The Biltmore hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. Photo: P&Q Staff

P&Q Roundtable a wrap in Miami

January 25, 2023 By and

A record number of attendees gathered in South Florida this week for the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Get a rundown of the P&Q event.

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MSHA issues wake-up call on POV

January 5, 2023 By and

A recent pattern of violation (POV) enforcement action reminds the industry that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has a strong enforcement weapon at its disposal.

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Why operators, contractors are tied together on safety

October 26, 2022 By and

There are steps operators and contractors can take to improve safety compliance and reduce dual citations from the Mine Safety & Health Administration.

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What qualifies as ‘advance notice’ under the Mine Act?

August 22, 2022 By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine what qualifies as “advance notice” according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration.

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Says Trimble Applanix’s Damir Gumerov: “It’s easier to design a mine site as a closed environment, something where you train people on the site to react.” Photo: P&Q Staff

MSHA program aims to enhance driver safety

June 20, 2022 By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez outline a recent program from the Mine Safety & Health Administration aimed at protecting truck drivers.

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