Tag: David Zatezalo

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US mines do not meet POV criteria for fifth consecutive year

November 11, 2019 By

None of the nation’s 13,000-plus mining operations met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations (POV) for the fifth consecutive year.

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

MSHA’s evolution through the years

November 6, 2019 By

Check out insights from a fall 2019 panel discussion on the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA).

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Characterizing MSHA’s latest enforcement approach

October 7, 2019 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is nearing the completion of its second year under David Zatezalo, so how does enforcement under the new chief compare to the approaches of the last administration?

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Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA

October 7, 2019 By

Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe.

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MSHA chief to address NSSGA’s November event

September 30, 2019 By

David Zatezalo of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will discuss the agency’s latest efforts at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Legislative & Policy Forum.

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Industry, MSHA talk business in the Midwest

August 29, 2019 By

Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) leaders paid a visit this month to Ohio, where industry representatives from eight states gathered to share concerns and discuss opportunities.

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Upgraded MSHA data system to assist operators with compliance

June 13, 2019 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) completed an upgrade to its primary data system, bringing increased functionality and more intuitive navigation to this feature on the agency’s website.

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

Aggregate producers reflect on ‘One MSHA’ initiative

April 12, 2019 By

A number of producers are troubled by the shift of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) inspectors from the coal side to metal/nonmetal the initiative.

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Yes, POV is still a thing

March 7, 2019 By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s pattern of violations (POV) enforcement policy.

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