Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 1 PM ET
Presented by Nicholas W. Scala
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The Mine Act of 1977 governs all mine operators, and grants MSHA authority over the industry. While the agency clearly has the power to regulate and inspect active mining operations around the country, its reach has limits, and stakeholders should be aware of when it is appropriate to challenge MSHA’s grasp. This webinar will review the limits of MSHA’s jurisdiction, beginning with the OSHA/MSHA Interagency Agreement up until the recent 6th Circuit decision in Maxxim Rebuild.
During this webinar, participants will learn about:
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The operations which clearly fall within, and outside, the limits of MSHA’s governance;
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The effects of recent decisions from the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission and Federal Court system on MSHA’s power; and
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How to challenge MSHA attempts to inspect operation and facilities outside their jurisdiction.
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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