Tag: MSHA & The Law

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MSHA in transition mode as 2021 nears its end

November 18, 2021By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine where we are with Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) enforcement, as well as what can be expected from the agency in 2022.

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How to formulate a game plan for MSHA special investigations

October 29, 2021By and

With anecdotal evidence of an uptick in Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) special investigations, it’s prudent to review procedures and best practices.

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MSHA proposes mobile equipment safety rule

October 1, 2021By and

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) published its long-awaited proposed rule addressing surface mobile equipment safety.

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Riprap and boulders represent about 15 percent of Albert Frei & Sons’ revenue, yet only 2 percent of its volume, President Albert Frei Jr. says. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Inspector general’s findings introduce new pressures on MSHA enforcement

May 4, 2021By and

The inspector general’s recent criticism of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violation abatement oversight could haunt mine operators. Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why.

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MSHA is intensifying its approach to workplace health. Photo by Joe McCarthy.

A few legal considerations on MSHA’s COVID-19 guidance

April 1, 2021By and

Operators should familiarize themselves with current guidance and watch for Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) updates, write Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez.

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Examining flagrant and reckless MSHA violations

March 10, 2021By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez compare flagrant and reckless Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) violations, and how those could change under the Biden administration.

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Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021

January 5, 2021By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration.

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Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021

December 2, 2020By and

A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write.

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Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule

November 2, 2020By and

Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why mine operators and industry stakeholders should review posted Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) guidance documents and evaluate if changes are necessary.

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