Published Board Decision: Survivors Are Entitled to Derivative Awards Even If Miner’s Award Is Not Final (Rothwell v. Heritage Coal Co.)

On September 3, 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Benefits Review Board (the appellate body within the agency that reviews decisions in black lung benefits claims)…

Upcoming MSHA Workshop: “Best Practices for Controlling Respirable Dust in Coal Mines”

The federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has posted a notice and agenda for an upcoming workshop about preventing black lung that it (in collaboration…

11th Circuit Case Concerning Responsible Operator Designation (Fleetwood Trucking Co. v. Director, OWCP [Warren])

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued an unpublished, per curiam opinion (decision here) concerning “responsible operator” designation. On September 30,…

Archive for ‘October, 2014’

Published Board Decision: Survivors Are Entitled to Derivative Awards Even If Miner’s Award Is Not Final (Rothwell v. Heritage Coal Co.)

Upcoming MSHA Workshop: “Best Practices for Controlling Respirable Dust in Coal Mines”

11th Circuit Case Concerning Responsible Operator Designation (Fleetwood Trucking Co. v. Director, OWCP [Warren])