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Husch Blackwell: Court Upholds Narrow University Rule to Reduce Firearm Crime
Court Upholds Narrow University Rule to Reduce Firearm Crime By Terry Potter, Demetrius Peterson and Jackie Coffman Key Points: The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a narrow portion of section 110.010.B.4(a)
Insect Bites, Fire Ants
Some fire ants got a hold on one of our employees, something to send out. Click here for more. Thanks for the share, DG!
Electric Shock Survival
The danger from an electrical shock depends on the type of current, how high the voltage is, how the current traveled through the body, the person’s overall health, and how quickly the person is treated.
Today’s Quote
"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed." -- Alexander Pope
May M/NM Mining Disasters
It is a good time to remind people of Sunshine (the tragedy that could have been prevented, and that caused MESA to shift from Interior to labor, and become MSHA). And maybe a prayer for
May Mine Disasters/Rescues
Successful Mine Rescues in May 1907 — Seven miners were rescued after 100 hours in the flooded Mine No. 38 of the Berwind-White Operations at Foustwell (near Johnstown), Pennsylvania. Their rescue was made possible by
May Coal Mining Disasters
May Coal Mining Disasters This chart shows a list of the coal mine disasters with the information of the state where the disaster happened, the date of the disaster, the type of mine and type
Today’s Quote
"Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one." -- Benjamin Franklin
Fatal Summary Updated: 4-26-21
MSHA Fatality #9 - Powered Haulage – On April 22, 2021, a fatal accident occurred at a surface sand and gravel mine in Nebraska. Click here to download the PDF. Click here to download the Word
Husch Blackwell: Can Former Employees Assert Post-Termination Retaliation?
Can Former Employees Assert Post-Termination Retaliation Claims Under the False Claims Act? By Maya Desai on Apr 28, 2021 On March 31, 2021, in United States ex rel. Felten v. William Beaumont Hospital, No. 20-1002,
Heat Wave Safety Checklist
The extreme summer temperatures and heat advisories continue to occur in many parts of the country, presenting potential risks of heat-related infirmities - both at work and at home. The following link is a great
Today’s Quote
"Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." -- Napoleon Hill
Report Pinpoints Billions in Available US Funds to Revive Coal Country
To download the article, "Biden Administration Outlines Key Resources to Invest in Coal and Power Plant Community Economic Revitalization," click here. Thanks KE… long read.. will have to be studied to see the true impacts
Diesel Particulate Emissions in the South African Mining Industry
Exhaust fumes of diesel driven vehicles are a complex mixture of noxious gases and diesel particulate matter (DPM). In 1988 the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommended that diesel exhaust emissions be
Tool Box Talk: Lulled into a Rhythm of Routine
“Lulled Into A Rhythm of Routine” A woman declares “Every weekday morning my husband's alarm clock goes off at 5:30. He gets up, showers, shaves, brushes his teeth, gets dressed, and places his jingling keys
