The Power of Knowledge

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Created: Thursday, 22 January 2015 13:17

Published: Thursday, 22 January 2015 13:17

Many parts of the Southwest are designated as open range. My community in southeast New Mexico is one of those areas. In open range areas, cattle are not segregated from some infrequently traveled state and county roads.

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A Good Safety Record is Not A Mitigating Factor in Lowering Penalties

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Created: Friday, 26 December 2014 23:01

Published: Friday, 26 December 2014 23:01

By Ellen Smith

A good safety record at a quarry, and having an injury-free operation, is not a mitigating factor in determining final penalties for violations of the Mine Act, Review Commission ALJ Alan Paez ruled in a case involving the Campbell County, Tenn., Highway Dept. located in Jacksboro, Tenn.

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MSHA Releases 2015 Regulatory Agenda

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Created: Friday, 26 December 2014 23:07

Published: Friday, 26 December 2014 23:07

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released its fall regulatory agenda Nov. 24. The agency states that it is on track in conducting the rulemaking on reform of civil penalties; comments are due Jan. 9, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.

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Unintended Consequences

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Created: Friday, 26 December 2014 22:53

Published: Friday, 26 December 2014 22:53

By Randy K. Logsdon

One of the things that makes this country great is our collective ability to innovate. Perhaps it’s a byproduct of capitalism. Perhaps it’s innovation and entrepreneurship that drives capitalism.

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