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MSHA Makes Changes to the Citation Conferencing Process
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently released changes to the conferencing system. The new structure centralizes authority under national supervisors rather than local District Managers.
OSHA Launches New CARE Initiative to Enhance Employer Compliance Support
On March 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the launch of a new OSHA initiative called CARE, which stands for Customer Assistance, Resources & Engagements.
MSHA Delays the Enforcement of the 2024 Silica Rule for M/NM Mines Indefinitely
MSHA has published a notice in the Federal Register stating that the effective date of the 2024 Silica Rule is indefinitely delayed for metal and nonmetal mines. Metal and nonmetal mines should continue to follow the existing standards in Part
Reminder: Deadline for Submission of OSHA Injury and Illness Data is Today
Establishments that meet certain size and industry criteria are required to electronically submit specific injury and illness data to OSHA once per year, between January 2 and March 2. This data can be submitted through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA)
10th Circuit Backs OSHA on Hospital Workplace Violence Citation
In a February 13, 2026 decision, Cedar Springs Hospital v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), No. 24-9519 (10th Cir. 2026), the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reaffirmed the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) authority to
Mark Savit and Donna Pryor Announce Dates for Next Alternative Case Resolution Workshop
The average mining operator now spends over $20,000 per year on citations and penalties. In this must-attend cost-savings workshop, held from September 15 to 17, 2026, you’ll learn how to reduce or eliminate fines—and improve safety conditions. In an era
MSHA Announces Shift Towards Online Filing of Form 7000-2
On January 8, 2026, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a communication encouraging electronic filing of the Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report (MSHA Form 7000-2). This transition to online submissions is part of MSHA’s broader effort
MSHA Announces Plan to Revise Silica Rule
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced in a November 26, 2025, status report to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (where the rule is currently being litigated), its plans to “engage in limited rulemaking to reconsider and
New Leaders of OSHA and MSHA Confirmed by Senate
This week the Senate confirmed the new leaders of OSHA and MSHA. David Keeling is the new Assistant Secretary of OSHA and Wayne Palmer is the new Assistant Secretary for MSHA.