Kevin Yanik, editor in chief at Pit & Quarry magazine, outlined statements made by Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Labor Ed Elliot at the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association’s (OAIMA) Annual Meeting & Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio. In addressing OAIMA Elliott highlighted six priorities MSHA has for 2019.
- Fulfilling the requirements of the Mine Act.
- Holding mine operators accountable when it comes to paying penalty assessments.
- Blurring the line between coal and metal/nonmetal.
- Intensifying the focus on the “health” aspect of mine safety and health.
- Preventing powered haulage accidents.
- Making sure fire suppression systems on vehicles are available and working properly.
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