NSSGA joins coalition in fight against WOTUS rule
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) joined several other organizations in filing a complaint in a U.S. district court over the latest waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
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Returning to work in a new world
In the new mining environment, operators are confronted with a series of challenges to reassure their people that the workplace is safe.
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Best practices for when MSHA requests documents
Operators are understandably not enthusiastic about turning over materials to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), so preparation is key in the event the agency makes such a request.
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Foreshadowing asbestos legal challenges
Asbestos-in-talc litigation is up significantly of late, meaning aggregate producers should consider potential parallels to their products.
Read MoreLegal counsel in accident investigations
All fatalities at a mine must be reported, even if due to natural causes or non-mine events.
Read MoreLegal notebook: Avoid assumptions, keep records
Don’t presume, assume or anticipate anything without first planning or analyzing data. That’s one of the messages Jeff […]
Read MorePublication exhibits poor judgment in attack on industry
People trespass into abandoned quarries every now and then. Occasionally, trespassers get injured or killed because of the […]
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