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Understanding MSHA Litigation

By Donna Pryor on March 2, 2023
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The average mine operator now spends over $20,000 per year on citations and penalties. In this must-attend conference, learn how to reduce or eliminate fines with the added benefit of improved safety conditions. Within the context of increasing citations, this workshop will prepare you to handle Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspectors and their findings.

This two-and-a-half-day workshop includes breakfast and lunch and will cover:

  • Legal and procedural processes of field inspections
  • The anatomy of a citation and how and why to challenge it
  • Necessary skills for mine operators and representatives to challenge an MSHA citation

Agenda
Tuesday, September 12
8:45 a.m. | Registration
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Program

Wednesday, September 13
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Program
6:30 p.m. | Networking dinner

Thursday, September 14
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Program

Who Should Attend
Presidents, CEOs, vice presidents, managers, supervisors/superintendents, forepersons, chief financial officers, mining engineers, safety and health directors, attorneys, human resource directors, and any other salaried/management personnel who interact with MSHA inspectors

Workshop Cost
The fee of $1,000 includes:

  • Networking dinner on Wednesday, September 13
  • Two-and-a-half day program
  • Written presentation materials
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Hands-on instruction from two seasoned MSHA litigators

Presenters
Donna Pryor, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Mark Savit, Chief Executive Officer, MSHAWise and Husch Blackwell attorney alum

Hotel Options
If you are traveling to Denver for this workshop, please click here to view a list of recommended local hotels.

Registration
Registration is requested by September 6. Space is limited; please register early. 

Photo of Donna Pryor Donna Pryor

A member of Husch Blackwell’s Energy & Natural Resources group, Donna focuses on commercial and administrative litigation related to mine safety and occupational safety and health. She also assists clients in crisis management and strategic communications related to workplace health and safety issues.…

A member of Husch Blackwell’s Energy & Natural Resources group, Donna focuses on commercial and administrative litigation related to mine safety and occupational safety and health. She also assists clients in crisis management and strategic communications related to workplace health and safety issues.

Donna has extensive experience in the production of precious metals, aggregates, cement, industrial minerals, coal, salt, potash, phosphate, granite, limestone, and oil and gas. She combines her legal skills and government knowledge with her litigation prowess for clients facing complex problems.

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