Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2017
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time
Your Hosts: Nicholas W. Scala and Justin M. Winter
The Mine Act of 1977 governs all mine operators and grants MSHA authority over the industry. It, along with the MINER Act of 2006, also specifically outline the rights of miners and operators. Yet, while the Mine Act directs the industry regulators, many operators are not familiar with the specific elements contained in it, beyond the requirement that MSHA inspect them two or four times per year.
The Mine Act, and MSHA’s associated policy and handbooks, outline the power and procedures through which MSHA operates. A better understanding of these powers and authority provides operators the ability and opportunity to more efficiently work with MSHA and when needed assert their rights during inspections or investigations.
During this webinar, participants will learn about:
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The specific powers of MSHA and rights of operators under the Mine Act and MINER Act;
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Inspection and investigation procedures outlined in MSHA policy and handbooks; and
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How to implement this knowledge when dealing with MSHA enforcement.
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About the presenters
Nicholas W. Scala
Nick Scala is a Co-Chair of the national
MSHA • Workplace Safety Practice at Conn Maciel Carey. He focuses his practice on issues involving mining safety and health law, representing mining companies, on both the surface and underground, independent contractors and cement manufacturers.
Mr. Scala represents and advises clients in all phases of involvement with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), particularly guiding companies through MSHA investigations and challenging enforcement and jurisdiction by the agency. Prior to representing the mining industry, he worked as a miner and he is a Certified Mine Safety Professional through the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals.
Justin M. Winter
Justin M. Winter is a co-chair of the firm’s national
MSHA • Workplace Safety Practice at Conn Maciel Carey. His practice focuses on issues involving mining safety and health law.
Mr. Winter represents clients during involvement with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), including advising clients through enforcement, various forms of MSHA inspections and investigations, and litigation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC). He assists clients in preparing corporate safety policies, training procedures, and inspection procedures concerning MSHA enforcement. Mr. Winter is active in state associations involved in the mining industry, and often speaks to various industry groups on mining related issues.
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