Here Are Some Suggestions Aimed At Reducing Your Liability In These Two Situations. By Brian Hendrix An “evergreen” issue is one that comes up repeatedly and remains relevant over time. Here’s a great example: MSHA inspects a piece of mobile equipment that’s parked on the ready line, but not in service. It has not been examined by the operator. Let’s…
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Big Ridge’s 10-Year Anniversary
MSHA’s Authority Under Big Ridge Is Broad, But It’s Not Unlimited. We all know that MSHA possesses a tremendous amount of enforcement authority. For example, an MSHA inspector does not need a warrant to enter and inspect a mine at any time and without any advance notice. With the stroke of a pen, an MSHA inspector may order a mine…
Read MoreRenewable Energy Is Mined, Not Grown
Mining Probably Isn’t One Of The First Things That Comes To Mind When People Think About Renewable Energy Sources, But It Should Be. By Brian Hendrix By 2035, the Biden administration expects the United States to generate “100% carbon pollution free electricity.” Longer term, the administration’s ultimate goal is “net-zero emissions no later than 2050.” I doubt that “carbon free”…
Read MoreMSHA is Hiring! No Experience Necessary
MSHA May Be Hiring, But It Should Only Be Interested In Experienced Miners. By Brian Hendrix Across the board, the labor market is tight, and that’s particularly true in the mining industry. Miners are in short supply. Mine operators are hiring. MSHA is also hiring, but MSHA should only be interested in experienced miners. The Federal Mine Safety and Health…
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There Are Likely to Be Labor and Employment Changes Ahead for Federal Road and Highway Contractors. By Michael J. Schrier
Read MoreImplementation of Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The Agency Charged With Implementing It Will Encounter New Policy Considerations And May Struggle With Consistency In Decision-Making. By Coty Hopinks-Baul
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