Tag: David Zatezalo

Bill Doran Pit & Quarry Roundtable and Conference 2021 Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Ogletree Deakins’ Doran discusses a new era for MSHA

August 13, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Bill Doran of Ogletree Deakins discussed where the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) stands under the Biden administration, COVID-19 impacts on enforcement and more at the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

Bill Doran and Kevin Yanik talk MSHA. Photo: P&Q Staff

MSHA: 29 miners died in 2020

January 13, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

2020 marked the sixth consecutive year mining fatalities were below 30, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) reports.

MSHA Assistant Secretary David Zatezalo addressed seat belt safety earlier this year at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Annual Convention, stating that it is very difficult to enforce. Says Zatezalo: “I would tell you from my own experience that my father would never wear a seat belt. Toward the end of his life I bought him a car and he started wearing a seat belt. He said the dings and alarms made it easier to put the seat belt on.” Photo courtesy of the NSSGA

MSHA’s Zatezalo recognizes upcoming National Miners Day

November 20, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

David Zatezalo, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), shared his thoughts on National Miners Day in a published letter on the agency’s website.

Turner Mining Group’s Thomas Haun (pictured at right) Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Producers discuss ‘One MSHA’ initiative, mine inspections

June 16, 2020 By P&Q Staff

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

The latest on MSHA’s agenda

April 20, 2020 By P&Q Staff

A look at the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) reorganization and regulatory efforts, and what to expect going forward.

MSHA: No POV notices issued in last 12-month stretch

March 20, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

The Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) most recent Pattern of Violations (POV) screening period stretched from February 2019 to January 2020.

Mining fatalities drop to record low in 2019

January 31, 2020 By Zach Mentz

This marks the fifth year in the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30.

The pledges were presented to David Zatezalo, assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration, during a joint-visit to support NSSGA's "Why Risk It? Just Click It!" campaign. Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Labor

NSSGA compiles 5,000 seat belt safety pledges

December 3, 2019 By Zach Mentz

The pledges were presented to the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s David Zatezalo during a joint visit to support a seat belt safety campaign.