When To Notify MSHA of Injury
When to Notify MSHA of an Injury By Bill Doran and Margo Lopez| March 5, 2024 An issue we deal with repeatedly in our practice is whether a mine operator
When to Notify MSHA of an Injury By Bill Doran and Margo Lopez| March 5, 2024 An issue we deal with repeatedly in our practice is whether a mine operator
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES FINDINGS OF MARCH 2024 IMPACT INSPECTIONS COMPLETED AT 14 MINES WITH HISTORIES OF REPEATED HEALTH, SAFETY VIOLATIONS Inspections identified 74 significant, substantial; 4 unwarrantable failure findings
MSHA’s Final Rule for Respirable Crystalline Silica: What is Required and How Long Do Operators Have to Comply? Nicholas Scala Conn Maciel Carey LLP On April 16, 2024, the Mine
Fatalities Down Sharply So Far This Year By Jack Kopanski| April 10, 2024 Mine fatalities are down dramatically this year, with three such incidents as of April 10 and none
MSHA Final Rule Lowers Limit for Miner Exposure to Silica April 16, 2024 Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a long-anticipated final rule that lowers
MSHA Benefits Assistance for Black Lung Disease US Department of Labor to hold benefits assistance events in Pennsylvania for current, former coal miners disabled by black lung disease, survivors WASHINGTON
Advanced Mine Rescue: MSHA Throughout history, miners have traveled underground secure in the knowledge that if disaster strikes and they become trapped in the mine, other miners will make every
Highwall and Shovel: MSHA BEST PRACTICES 1. Train all miners in highwall hazard recognition. 2. Conduct examinations prior to beginning work around highwalls, and as frequent as necessary to ensure
Miner Health Matters- MSHA The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) works to prevent mining injuries, illnesses and fatalities, and promote safe and healthful workplaces for
Safety In Cold Weather: MSHA Click here for a complete copy of the pdf from MSHA providing important cold weather reminders/alerts. Cold weather can cause cold stress, which can lead