Tags: The Law Offices of Adele Abrams
Guest Blog: FMSHRC redefines “flagrant violation”
Adele Abrams, Esp., CMSP
In a precedential decision, the Federal Mine Safety & Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) has reversed an Administrative Law Judge’s ruling and, in doing so, expands the scope of what can be deemed a “flagrant violation”--a category ... Read More...
GUEST BLOG: Inspector liability for flawed inspections raises concerns
by Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
What could be worse than having the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) show up to conduct a hazard complaint-based inspection? Having this occur where the inspectors themselves can be held personally liable if they ... Read More...
Contractor equipment defect citations upheld
Adele Abrams
An independent contractor charged with three alleged violations of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) equipment standards has been found guilty by ALJ Margaret Miller on Oct.12, 2012, and the ALJ, in accordance with her frequent practice, also ... Read More...
‘Contractor Safety’ Webinar set for Sept. 14
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will host a Webinar on "Contractor Safety" on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. EDT.
The one-hour Webinar will be conducted by Adele Abrams, of The Law Offices of Adele Abrams.
Whether it’s issues ... Read More...
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