Unwarrantable failure is defined by such conduct as “reckless disregard,” “intentional misconduct,” “indifference,” or a “serious lack of reasonable care.” ...

‘Unwarrantable Failure’: Deadly Mines in China and America Michelle Chen April 8, 2010 ...

MSHA has identified 1,969 violations, including 587 S&S and 40 unwarrantable failures in 2023.

In the last Mining MSHA article, we explored the unwarrantable failure finding and indicated that an unwarrantable failure finding can lead to agent liability.

MSHA Finds 195 Violations During June 2024 Impact Inspections The agency inspected 15 mines, identifying 31 significant and substantial violations as well as 3 unwarrantable failure findings. By ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced on February 26 that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 10 states in January 2024, issuing 188 violations. Of ...

Samons’ Frasure Branch Coal Co. declared bankruptcy in 1995 owing MSHA $182,821, including $102,500 for safety violations that entailed “unwarrantable failure” to follow mining laws.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued the Kentucky Fuel Corp. an “unwarrantable failure” order for failing to maintain effective dust control measures at a drill at the WV-3 Surface ...

The court ultimately determined the violation met the department's definition of "flagrant" under the Mine Safety and Health Act because Northshore's failure to maintain the walkway was "reckless ...

The court ultimately determined the violation met the department's definition of "flagrant" under the Mine Safety and Health Act because Northshore's failure to maintain the walkway was "reckless ...