Tag: Ogletree Deakins

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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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Contesting citations from MSHA when all else fails

November 23, 2022 By and

In spite of all best efforts toward an early resolution, MSHA may refuse to make changes to citations. When this happens, Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez say it’s time to go to court.

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Three of the 16 fatalities the Mine Safety & Health Administration recorded through the end of July were classified as powered haulage. Photo: P&Q Staff

Seeking out solutions on mine safety

August 30, 2022 By

At the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed possible factors in recent mining fatalities.

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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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Where MSHA enforcement and leadership are headed

August 1, 2022 By

With some change already underway at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez offers a look at what’s coming next.

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Ogletree Deakins' Margo Lopez says driver distractions could be at the root of recent powered haulage incidents. Photo: P&Q Staff

Lopez: Distractions a possible root cause of fatal accidents

July 19, 2022 By

Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez spoke at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference last month, sharing her thoughts on recent powered haulage accidents within the industry.

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The industry reexamines safety following mine fatality uptick

June 27, 2022 By

After 2021 produced an unusually high number of mine fatalities, the aggregate industry is reevaluating how to move forward safely.

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