Tag: special investigations

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Determining when MSHA is inspecting or investigating

June 1, 2023 By and

Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) makes regular inspections of mine sites, operators should be sure to manage an agency investigation differently.

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How subtle shifts in MSHA practice are having a big impact

December 24, 2021 By and

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is gradually changing. These changes aren’t the kind announced in a press release or presented in a stakeholder meeting, though, so operators must remain wary.

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MSHA investigation focus

December 4, 2013 By and

MSHA conducts three major types of investigations: accident investigations, special investigations and discrimination investigations. Trends are changing, and […]

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Investigations and prosecutions

November 12, 2013 By and

An MSHA inspector insists on talking to employees privately. Supervisors are also questioned. An MSHA representative asks to […]

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