
CMC’s MSHA Bootcamp is an intensive, practice‑focused training designed to prepare mine operators, contractors, safety professionals, and site leaders for the realities of MSHA inspections, investigations, enforcement actions, and liability exposure. Built on decades of MSHA enforcement experience, this program demystifies how MSHA exercises its authority, what triggers inspections, how inspectors evaluate conditions, and how operators can effectively manage compliance obligations and inspector interactions.
Participants will get detailed guidance on managing inspector interactions, documenting inspections, managing accident investigations, handling document requests, navigating complicated abatement requirements, responding to Section 105(c) whistleblower complaints, and protecting the company and its agents during Section 110 investigations. Whether you operate a coal mine, metal/nonmetal mine, or serve as an independent contractor, this Bootcamp provides the tools to manage MSHA’s inspection process from arrival to closeout.
This curated program can be customized in duration (full-day, half-day, or multi-day) and content (by industry, experience level).
For more information about the MSHA Bootcamp, contact Nicholas W. Scala, Chair of CMC’s national MSHA Practice, or complete the form below.
What You Will Learn
- Mine Act Fundamentals
- How MSHA Evaluates Negligence
- Operator vs. Contractor Responsibilities
- Where MSHA’s Jurisdiction Begins and Ends
- What Triggers MSHA Inspections and Investigations
- Understanding the difference between regular inspections and MSHA investigations
- What constitutes a Significant and Substantial (S&S) Violation
- How MSHA Determines Pattern of Violations
- Citation and Order Classifications
- How to Manage MSHA’s Presence On-Site
- How MSHA Assesses Penalties
- Section 105 Whistleblower Complaints
- Section 110 Civil and Criminal Liability
- How to Prepare Your Site Before MSHA Arrives
- Impact of Recent Legal Developments
Disclaimer
Participation in this masterclass and any accompanying materials or discussions is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Attendance at or access to this program does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Conn Maciel Carey LLP.