Producers Must Look Beyond The Written Standards To Anticipate How MSHA May Apply and Enforce The Law And Regulations. By Ross Watzman
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There Are a Number of Concerns with MSHA’s Proposed Part 100 Overhaul. By Breyana A. Penn
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By Henry Chajet
Read MoreMSHA’s Mine Fatality Prevention Efforts
Agency Will Explore Task Training, Mine Examinations, Causes Of Mining Fatalities and Best Practices to Prevent Mine Accidents. By Donna Vetrano Pryor, Jackson Lewis P.C.
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We As An Industry Are Searching For the Answer to Increased Fatalities – So Is MSHA. By Mark Savit, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Read MoreTo Report or Not to Report, That is The Question
Injury Reporting Requirements for Mine Operators vs. Contractors. By Mark Savit, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Read MoreDon’t Wait for a Citation
Responsibilities for Protecting Temporary Workers and Independent Contractors. By Linda Otaigbe
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HOW TO EVALUATE THE RISK AND REDUCE THE POTENTIAL HAZARD. By Nickole C. Winnett Each year, workplace violence results in nearly two million non-fatal acts and approximately 600 employee deaths. It has remained among the top four causes of death at work for the last 15 years. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace violence as any…
Read MoreThe Past is Prologue
It’s A Little Like The First Day Of Baseball Season When Every Team Is Undefeated And Hope Springs Eternal. By Mark Savit The holidays are over. It looks like deals will be done so that we won’t have another government shutdown this year. Congress appears poised to compromise on a budget that might actually bring us some good news…
Read MoreOperators May Face Criminal Charges After Accidents
MSHA and OSHA Fines Are Not The Only Sanctions Faced When Fatalities Occur.By Donna Pryor
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