Date: Tuesday September 26, 2017
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET
Your Host: Nicholas W. Scala
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MSHA investigations can catch operators off-guard and are laden with small comments or mishaps that can escalate into enforcement nightmares. The tactics and personnel used during MSHA investigations are typically much more aggressive than normal inspections, and operators can quickly find themselves in uncharted territory if the investigation is not managed properly.
This webinar will discuss the first steps operators should take once either an investigation begins, an unwarrantable failure is issued, or an accident/fatality occurs.
During this webinar, participants will learn about:
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How to prepare mines for the arrival of MSHA investigators;
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The rights of miners and mine management during investigations; and
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What materials will likely be requested by MSHA and what materials operators must provide.
About the presenter
Nicholas W. Scala
Nick Scala is a 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.
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