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Click  for new Institute dates, course content, and typical schedule. Our next Institute is January 12-16, 2009!

 January 12-16, 2009 Institute has 18 seats available to date. Click to Register!

 

Phony Order & Citation Defense

An MSHA inspector has issued an ORDER on the W. Coast based solely upon his "Guess". Assumptions were made about "structural stability" with out any "expert" testing or evaluation. This is a direct denial of rights guaranteed the operator by the Constitution of the United States. It is up to MSHA to prove the Company guilty!

MSHA Solicitors' Office Phone & Fax #s inside!

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Just Received Email on Phony Citation/Order

 

The First Aid Kit/ Expired Iodine Swabs Citation Was Withdrawn by MSHA!

See Citation

 

Click here for "FORMAL CONTESTMENT" procedure.

Do Not Confuse this with the now denied "Informal Conferencing"!

 

Click here to register for Jan. 12-16, 2009 Institute.

 

 

"Order of Stay"

 

        This is the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission's response to the increasing number of Formal Contestments. You do not have to agree to waiting for the assessment. That is the 2nd opportunity to Formally Contest.

        There is the  hope that this will confuse companies and cause them to wait for the Assessment before pursuing in court as this would lessen their case load!

        If MSHA inspectors would issue proper and legitimate citations then Formal Contestment by Producers would not be necessary.

       See the "Order of Stay Letter" and follow the instructions on the "Sample Response to the Order of Stay".

 

Order of Stay Letter from Chief Admin. Law Judge

 

 

The following list shows the types of MSHA inspection activities that are counted in the operators' inspection day counts.

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$afepro returns from the Mid-West. What I saw from  MSHA!

Mike Heenan on Formal Contestment

 

ALERT! $afepro Is getting Reports from Across USA! Alert!

 

MSHA giving multi-thousand dollar citations to Cement Firms!

Now's the time to register for  January 12-16, 2009 Institute.

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Here is a recent example of MSHA's enforcement offensive.

5 Man S&G Operation

3 Day MSHA Inspection

Violator

Date Issued

Final Order Date

Section of
Act

Date Terminated

Citation/
Order

S & S

Standard

Proposed
Penalty ($)

Citation/Order
Status

Current Penalty
($)

Amount Paid
To Date ($)

 

2/14/2008 

 

104(a)  

4/28/2008 

N  

56.18010  

117.00

 In Contest

117.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

 

104(a)  

2/12/2008 

N  

56.14100(b)  

100.00

 In Contest

100.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

* 

104(d)(1)  

2/12/2008 

Y  

56.14107(a)  

6,458.00

 In Contest

6,458.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

 

104(a)  

2/12/2008 

N  

56.4200(a)(1)  

117.00

 In Contest

117.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

 

104(a)  

2/14/2008 

N  

56.14100(b)  

392.00

 In Contest

392.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

 

104(a)  

2/12/2008 

N  

56.14132(a)  

1,304.00

 In Contest

1,304.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

 

104(a)  

2/14/2008 

N  

56.14132(a)  

392.00

 In Contest

392.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

 

104(a)  

2/12/2008 

Y  

56.14131(a)  

1,944.00

 In Contest

1,944.00

0.00

 

2/11/2008 

 

104(a)  

2/11/2008 

N  

56.14100(a)  

1,304.00

 In Contest

1,304.00

0.00

 * notice what a 104(d)(1) does to the fine. Do you and your people know the difference between this 104(d)(1) S&S citation ($6458.00) and the other 104 (a) S&S citation ($1944.00)? That lack of knowledge cost this small S. East firm an additional $4514.00.

I am thankful that this Site knew enough to Formally Contest the citations they did not agree with

 

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     $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  

This is a report of an MSHA Teleconference briefing done 6/16 by Acting Asst. Secretary MSH, Richard Stickler, for the News Media. Failure to read and digest this will definitely give you a huge shock during the 2008-09 inspection cycle! Stickler predicts 180,000  citations in 2008 up from a record 140,000 in 2007! This enforcement offensive by the agency will cost major money! Plans must be made now to avoid MSHA's pitfalls.

We are again in the debt of Jim Sharpe, Sharpes Media, for this vital information. $afepro

Click for Report

Click for Proven Plan to Avoid Citations

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Click here for "FORMAL CONTESTMENT" procedure.

Do Not Confuse this with "Informal Conferencing"!

 

 

 

 

MAY 2008 Institute

 

Tom Baily, Scott Rhodes, National Lime & Stone, Barry Bright, Gary Mackey, Bruce Van Kirk, Kim Lee, Salt River Materials Group, Bill Shipe, Irving Materials Inc., Chuck Varadin, Robert  Munoz, Guy Storm, Aggregates USA, Clarence Gerik, Wade Klimpe, Hanson Aggregates, Craig Wysong, Daniel DiMartino, Carbo Ceramics, David Thompson, Eric Schubert, John Hansen, Fernando Chavez, Cemex USA, Ernesto Alvarez, John Ontiveros, Jon Thomas, Kelly Isaman,  Ronnie Akins, Marc Ingvoldsen,  (Baldwin Contracting) Knife River Corp. , Nichelle Young, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, Kyle Jackson, Old Castle Materials Group Midwest, Inc., Jim Wright, WDC Exploration & Wells, Jason Smith, Hanson Brick.

This Class wanted answers as to MSHA compliance questions and how to hold MSHA responsible for meeting its mandated enforcement responsibilities. None would move on until they got answers! They were most challenging and gratifying to deal with!

They left with the basis of THE ACT: Mining Companies are legally and morally obligated by 300+ million American Citizens to provide a Safe Workplace for their Miners and Quarrymen. Plans had been cooperatively formed by these proficient Leaders to make it so!

Institute Album

 

Most Promising $afe Production Officer May 2008 MS&H LAW Institute

David Thompson

David is Regional Safety Manager for Cemex USA, Florida. When he registered by phone 3 1/2 months ago he said he had a lot of questions. He came to Savannah with them on May 18. By Wednesday morning when he spoke it wasn't questions he asked. His classmates listened closely to his answers and solutions. His keenly analytical mind factored into his excellent experience made him a principal resource for his classmates! His shared agenda plans offered practical solutions to their compliance and Teamwork problems. This Safety Officer's swift understanding of compliance-based, profit-making $afe Production principles led his peers to overwhelmingly select him as Most Promising $afe Production Officer of the May 2008 Institute.

$afepro and The Industry congratulate David and Cemex USA, Florida for being chosen by his peers as MPSPO. It was a instance of being the best among the best our Industry has to offer!

 

        Our Site Seminar Schedule is Full Until Sept. 1.

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Email received 5-14-08 (LAW info is not a vaccination! It must be put to work! $afepro

Here's why they need to sign up!

We just finished our 2nd MSHA inspection of 2008 in the Mining Department at our C.E. Minerals operation (we have a separate MSHA  ID# from the plants) -  ZERO  citations. It gets better -  This includes ZERO citations for our overburden removal and trucking contractors.  Our previous inspection in February resulted in only 1 citation for failure to properly label an electrical control box on a new generator.

Click for more of their story!

 

Email received by $afepro 05/06/2008

Frank,

I don’t know how often you check the MSHA data retrieval system to see who’s getting hammered but since it’s public information I thought you might appreciate the following info:

Cement, Iowa, Mine I.D. 0000000 *

MSHA Inspection Jan/Feb 08

S&S Citations=       25

Non S&S=              73

Total Citations=     98

Total Proposed Fines        $65,649.00

Click The Fines Go Higher

 

MSHA Targeting Contractors and Small Producers!

The Agency thinks they do not know enough LAW to protect Themselves from flawed citations!

See Contractor's email received 4/15.

 

Regular Assessment Cap goes to $70,000.00

MSHA's Adjustment for Inflation reflected in Final MSHA Penalty Table.

This is effective as of March 15, 2008

 

08/28/08...... Jan 12-16, 2009 is our next Institute..........18 Seats open........Register early to ensure a seat!!

$afepro Mine Safety & Health Law Institute

January 12-16, 2009 Savannah, GA

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or call 1-828-766-6611 to register.

 

This is always a popular Institute and is scheduled at an excellent time to not interfere with production. We have extended our Oct. class size by three due to Industry demand. Registration will be closed at the first 25enrollees.

 

 

 

HAWAIIAN CEMENT RECORDS FIRST EVER ZERO CITATION MSHA INSPECTION!

I just had to include Hawaiian Cement's complete e-mail because we are so happy for and proud of these Quarrying Professionals! Frank Adkins

 

John Delong, President Presents the "Traveling "0" Citation Trophy to Keoni DeRego, Quarry Foreman.

Frank,

Happy New Year to Ms. Blue and yourself from your Hawaiian Cement Ohana!  

 

I am happy to report only three months after your visit and informational Safepro Law Seminar that Christmas came early for Hawaiian Cement.  On December 15th, 2007 the MSHA Inspector arrived in town and the Maui Crews were ready.  Maui's Puunene Quarry recorded the first ever Hawaiian Cement ZERO Citation MSHA Inspection.  In addition, Mau's Waikapu Quarry received only one citation which we believe is bad paper and we are contesting. 

 

Click for More! 

 

 

 

Rosenfeld Sand and Gravel

KRC-South, Central Texas Div.

"0 Citation Inspection"

 

 

On Dec. 21, 2007 this professional KRC Quarry Crew proved that "knowing the LAW and keeping a hazard-free workplace" pays off! Geneva Cross,  Margarita DeLorosa and Dusty Terry ( My Vietnam Veteran Colleague) had all attended a LAW Class earlier in the year. Upon their return they shared the information with the crew and made $afe Production their goal as a site. Their efforts resulted in no citations, no injuries, higher profits, and a Merry Christmas for all of their families!

$afepro, inc. and the Industry congratulate the Rosenfeld Crew for their business excellence and the fine example they have set for our national Industry during this difficult enforcement period.

 

 

Lafarge Cement receives $150,000.00 + housekeeping fines for one inspection! Click for info! 56.20003(a) is the "housekeeping standard".

January 2009 MS&H LAW Institute Dates Posted. Click to register.

 

 

11-05-07 E-mail from Top MS&H Attorney

"Still continue to floor me ...

 
Latest proposed penalties sent by clients today: 
(1) Basic guarding citation, "reasonably likely/fatal" with "moderate negligence" - $13,268
(2) Drill dust citation (where there is a cab installed on the drill) - "reasonably likely/perm. disabling" with "moderate negligence" -   $14,373
 
Amazing that Congress still thinks more penalty increases are needed."
 
Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C.
4740 Corridor Place, Suite D
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3520 telephone
301-595-3525 facsimile
www.safety-law.com
 

Jan. 12-16, 2009 MS&H LAW Institute! Click to Register for Jan. Institute..

 

Good News from Knife River's W. Oregon Division

The "0 Citation" Gresham Quarrymen celebrate their Victory!

This email is sent by Lynn Gullickson, Safety Resource Manager.

"Just wanted to send you a picture and some info on our last MSHA ZERO citation inspection at KRC, Western Oregon Division. The inspection took place at our Gresham operation on 9/19/07.  We were inspected by a veteran inspector that was accompanied by an inspector in training. The inspection included a full day shift inspection and a limited night shift inspection.

The Gresham location is one of our larger production facilities that operates 24 hrs a day with an average of 21 Team Members. The ZERO citation inspection does not come as a surprise to me. They have had a history of ZERO or one citation inspections in the past.  All of the Team Members at Gresham are dedicated to making the facility safe and are led by Mike House and Scott Livingston. On 9-27-07 we celebrated their achievement with a steak and shrimp BBQ and they received the roving ZERO citation trophy that moves from location to location when they receive a ZERO.  The celebration was attended by Dave Bull, President of Western Oregon Division, and Brian Gray, Vice President of Metro Operations, Western Oregon Division."

$afepro, inc. and the Industry congratulate the Professional Quarrymen of Gresham, OR on their splendid accomplishment. With the "safe workplace", they know that everyone can come to work everyday and provide an excellent standard of living for their families.

"Hats Off" to Dave Bull, President of Western Oregon Division, and Brian Gray, Vice President of Metro Operations, Western Oregon Division. Their $afe Production management principles and support for safe workplaces make this accomplishment stand as a goal for every site in the Nation.

 

 

         It is sad that a government enforcement agency can exert pressure of such enormity that it causes a small businessman to take his own life. It happened on October 15, 2007.

      This small mine owner was facing "flagrant violation" fines of $874,500.00 resulting from an Oct. 23, 2006 fatality investigation by MSHA.

Mine Owner Commits Suicide

RD Coal Owner Found Dead

 

Significant changes have been made in the MSHA fine payment process. This will cause problems to Production Firms & Independent Contractors if addresses are wrong! Under the Miner Act, MSHA now can seek court injunctions to shut down mines whose owners ignore outstanding fines. (Fines are past-due 30 days after assessment).

Note: Assessment Statements will be sent monthly by FEDEX, but payment must be by USPS!

Click below for details.

Civil Penalty Payment Process Single Source Page

 

Negligence

"Moderate-Reckless Disregard" checked in Sec. II, part 11 on your citations can increase the cost of your fines by several thousand dollars!

An enlightening AggMan article on the MSHA inspector's responsibilities when evaluating "Operator Negligence" and defense for the degree of Negligence can be seen at  http://www.aggman.com/articles/rocklaw.htm#sep07.

 

 

 

Hawaiian Cement

Knife River Corporation

A Major Contributor to Hawaii's Growth

Hawaiian Cement Staff

The beautiful highways on Oahu and the spectacular high-rise offices, hotels, and condominiums in Honolulu evidenced the contributions that John DeLong, President, and his staff had made to the great State of Hawaii. At our hotel, museums, restaurants, The International Market, the Dole Cannery and wherever Hawaiian Cement was mentioned, this construction materials firm was spoken of with respect and gratitude by the residents. They are considered an essential to the economic growth of The Islands!

John Delong had assembled his staff for the LAW Seminar to add compliance-based $afe Production principles to their already excellent management philosophy. They quickly grasped that this information would strengthen their efforts to provide a safe workplace for their employees and increase net profits. Agendas were formed by them to be a world-class Aggregates and Concrete Company.

$afepro returned to the Mainland convinced that KRC's Hawaiian Cement will establish $afe Production benchmarks for the US Industry to strive toward.

 

 

 

9/28/07 - Email from the desk of Adele Abrams, Esq.

Alert! New Approach? Alert!

MSHA never ceases to amaze me. The latest gambit: client conferences citation. CLR tells client that citation will be vacated. Client awaits modification documentation. When none arrives after a few weeks, calls MSHA and is informed that the District Manager "overruled" the CLR and the citation will not be vacated after all. No attempt to inform the operator of this in anything like a timely manner. And, of course, at this point it is too late to file a notice of contest (which would permit discovery to take place quickly). Now they have to wait for the penalty proposal. Obviously, this "bait and switch" tactic could have serious ramifications if used in other cases -- e.g., those where a 110C investigation could occur. Thankfully, this was at least not a high-profile citation in terms of "flagrant" allegations. Thought you would want to know about this.
 
Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C.
4740 Corridor Place, Suite D
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3520 telephone
301-595-3525 facsimile
www.safety-law.com

Thanks Ms. Abrams, it appears that MSHA is deliberately forcing Operators into litigation! $afepro

 

 

You could be next!

This is a ten man operation, family owned and just another in the list of small mines closed by MSHA for no good reason other than its own agenda! $afepro

9/21/07, 9:38 EST- Thanks to Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP

Latest outrage:

 
MSHA (District 1 coal) has shut down an entire mine over a non-S&S citation that the judge deemed "low negligence." They had a Petition for Modification granted (in effect) for the past 18 months, allowing them to use ventilation in lieu of seals. MSHA is now demanding that they travel an abandoned area, to inspect the defunct seals, even though it only has one escapeway (due to reconfiguration of the mine). Even the inspector admitted under oath that this was more hazardous than the practice of not examining this area. They were cited under the weekly seal inspection standard. Question is, what were they expected to do since they were not required to maintain these seals because of the Petition for Modification.
 
We had an expedited hearing on Tuesday but won't get the judge's written decision until sometime next week. In the meantime, the mine has been closed (and miners put out of work) for over a week now.  Things are definitely out of whack here!
 
Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC
4740 Corridor Place, Suite D
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-595-3520 telephone
301-595-3525 facsimile
www.safety-law.com

 

 

 

9/06/07 - MSHA Senate Hearing Report

TRUTH

MSHA Issues Flagrant Violations! Read full Aggregates Manager article by Patton Boggs Attorney

 

$afepro, inc. has developed a 12 hour Seminar dealing with "Informal Conferencing/Formally Contesting Citations".

Click for details

 

The Jan 2009 MS&H Institute is filling ! Business in 2009 will be extremely difficult without LAW-trained Production and Safety people on site! 

There are open dates in Nov., Dec. & Feb. for Company Seminars. To schedule Seminars call 828-766-6611.

Click here to register for Institutes

 

 

For problems with MSHA inspectors or MSHA officials call the Office of Inspector General:

800-347-3756

 

 

 

MSHA says improper hardhats to be cited!!!

Click the above link for information relative to legitimate enforcement!

 

   PROCEDURE INSTRUCTION  LETTER  NO. 106-111-04

Procedures for Evaluating Flagrant Violations

 

 

Inequitable MSHA Inspection Reports and Tips

Folio

 

Click for access

 

 

$afe Production Works for Morris, Inc.

     Frank - How are you doing on this great day? I hope everything is going well for you and Ms. Blue! I have some great news to share w/ you. We had an inspection at our Clodfelter pit approximately a month ago. 0 Citations!!! Last week we had an inspection at our Richard's pit operation. 0 Citations!!!
I let the guys know how proud I am of them, and recognized them all in front of the whole company at one of our monthly safety meetings with the entire company. I give them a lot of credit, but I also credit the most valuable training they were able to receive from you this past winter. It put everything into perspective for them, and let them know exactly what kind of monster we are up against. Keep up the great work, and thank you so much for bringing all of us miners together and uniting us all.

                            Sincerely, John Morris

$afepro and The Industry congratulate Morris, Inc. and the Professional Clodfelter and Richard's Crews for their safe and compliant sites. Your hard work on $afe Production and The LAW during your Refresher Training certainly paid off!

 

 

 

Knife River MW Does It Right

 

 

Frank,                                                                            

We met with our MSHA inspector yesterday at our permanent plant in Decorah, Iowa and also experienced a "0" inspection!

Your class does level the playing field during an inspection, and makes the expectations quite clear for all parties involved.

Thanks!

Larry Leliefeld

Human Resources & Safety Manager

Knife River Midwest, LLC.

900 Montgomery Street

P.O. Box 48

Decorah, Iowa  52101

 

Thank you, Larry, $afepro and The Industry congratulate The Decorah Plant for showing us the importance of Safe Workplaces! We look forward to your crew pictures.

 

 

$afepro, inc.'s LAW Seminar schedule is filling up for Fall-Winter. Seminars can be scheduled for individual Companies

by calling 828-766-6611

 

 

Andy Ward, Plant Manager of Hanson's Lowrys Quarry, McConnells, SC reports that his crew has just completed a "0 Citation" MSHA inspection.

$afepro and The Industry congratulate Andy, his Supervisors, and their fine Quarrymen for this achievement!

Plant Manager Ward is a graduate of the October 2005 MS&H LAW Institute.

 

 

 

 

Knife River Corp., North Central Sets The Target!

The Quarrymen and Women dug out of the Minnesota snows with enthusiasm and immediately went about making their sites safe and ready for Spring $afe Production! The Stark Pit, The Rockville Quarry 3 Pit, The Naaktgeboren Pit, The Ernie Toth Pit, and The Mark Pit all received

"0 Citation" inspections. 

This did not occur by "accident"! It was part of Knife River's 2007-08 plans to be "World Class". LAW Seminars were held in Bismarck, ND and St. Cloud, MN the first two weeks in March followed by scheduled seminars for their subsidiary companies' Managers, Supervisors and Quarrymen throughout the remainder of 2007 through 2008.

Armed with their knowledge of the LAW learned from the March Training, Greg Leidenfrost and Adam Bialke led these four professional crews to peak readiness for "warm weather production".  The results are obvious! With the Plants safe, predictable production and higher profits emerge without a Quarry Person injured for the Spring/Summer business period.

These are the Quarrymen who made it happen!

             

   Dan Warner & Stuart Larson               Greg Leidenfrost, Tom Cheney

                 Mark Pit                                 John Lyon & John Eich.

                                                            Naaktgeboren Pit

               

     Leo Plumski, Jeremy Lyon                               Greg Hyatt

          & Jeremy Rozeski                                         Stark Pit 

        Rockville Quarry 3 Pit

 

                              

                                               

                                     Joe Bates & Justin Luberts

                                              Ernie Toth Pit 

   $afepro and the Industry congratulate Knife River Corp. North Central Div. for setting a realistic goal for all of our firms to follow. In this period of inequitable enforcement of the LAW, these people have proven that "doing the right thing is the right thing to do"!

 

 

 


 

 

You must have the same access to the LAW as the MSHA inspector!

Order today at E Manual + Bonus Case Law

Otherwise you are starting your inspections with a disadvantage!

 

 

 


Hanson Fayette County Site has "0 Citation Inspection"

The "0 Citation" 1st Shift Crew

"Frank

As you know Jess Blamey transferred from England to the United States one year ago. He attended the October 2006 Savannah Institute and returned armed with the knowledge that he will need for continued success here. I also wanted you to know that Hanson Fayette County had a zero citation inspection on October 18th & 19th. Thanks for all of your help.

                                   Danny"

Danny Thomas is Plant Manager of the Fayette County, GA Q&P and is twice a graduate of the  $afepro MS&H Institute, once years ago as Leadman and lastly as Plant Manager. Mr. Blamey is Plant Foreman. Their Area Manager, Randy Watkins is also an Institute graduate and an excellent $afe Production Manager.

This site is consistent in its $afe Production efforts. Their hazard-free workplace allows maximum production, good profit and everyone is in physical and mental condition to repeat the good performance the next day.

$afepro and the Industry congratulate The Fayette County Quarrymen for the good jobs they maintain and for the excellent example they set for Miners across the United States and the world.

 

 

ARE YOU IN COMPLIANCE? ARE YOU SURE?

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Hanson California Leaps Ahead Toward a Record-Breaking 2007!

                                    

     San Diego, California                                  Sunol, California

     Regional President Dave Hummel's record-setting $afe Production team began early preparing for higher profits by reducing citations and injuries in 2007. Terry Tyson, Regional EH&S Officer, in early summer set up a  $afepro MS&H Law Seminar  for both areas of the state: the week of 9/11/06 for the south and the week of 9/18 for the north.

The classes of Managers, Supervisors and Key Hourly People added to their sites' understanding of the Law and allowed them to set site agendas for compliance and injury reduction.

Tim, Brant, & Roy, San Marcos Q&P, will provide new Law updates to continue their site's strong performance

Eric Riddiough, Pit Supervisor, Mission Valley, went back and had an MSHA inspection on 9/27-28. The inspector commented that this Civil Engineer's handling of the inspection was more professional than he remembered! This inspection ended with "0 Citations"!

 

Craig Uram,  Plant Maintance Leadman, said at the end of the class that at first he didn't know why the Company had sent him to the class; but, certainly now understood how knowing the Law would make repairs less expensive and safer for the people.

Click for more Hanson CA Seminars

 

 

 

 

  $afepro, inc. is currently scheduling Fall &Winter Law Seminars

            We wish to schedule the seminars for our clients at their most convenient times. The only way we can do this is if the Firms inform us of their $afe Production training needs early. Please let us know what your plans are as we do not want to disappoint you by having to schedule Seminars during your production season. Your 2008-2009 profit picture needs this training to have maximum return during the present market. Please let us know your needs at fadkins@safeproinc.com or call us toll-free at 1- 888-680-1220.

Click to see Seminars across the United States

 

 

See the 16 Principles of $afe Production

Click here for FORMAL CONTESTMENT procedure.


New Law Seminars across the United States

Weatherton Contracting used the Seminar Compliance information to plan for an efficient, safe and profitable Summer and Fall.

Fisher Industries held Seminars in North Dakota and Arizona to have an injury and citation free production season.

Myrl and Roy's Paving prepared the entire workforce for a high profit low injury year.

Compliance-based $afe Production is a recognized profit producer for these valuable firms. Their reaching their production goals is dependent on everyone being physically able to perform all scheduled work. Safe jobs mean efficient jobs! Efficient jobs mean highly productive jobs! Highly productive jobs mean satisfied clients. Satisfied clients mean higher profits. Higher profits mean better standards of living! It is a "win, win" situation and all founded on safety for the miners!

If your insurance costs are soaring and you have a problem take an example from these well-managed company and provide maintenance for you company's people.

 

The 10th Principle of $afe Production,

"Training is maintenance for the people."

 

 
   

  The South Dakota Strategy  

This is solid gold business management!

Click to learn their successful plan!

 


After @ 2 months on the homepage, "0 Citation" reports are moved to the Mining Hall of Fame to make room for the more recent "0 Citation" reports. Click on the Mining Hall of Fame link below to see all of the success stories!


$ -The Mining Hall of Fame - $

The $afe Production Formula 

"0 Citations"= Safe Workplaces = Maximum Profits = Better Paychecks.

Managers, Supervisors and Hourly Miners all win!!!

"0 Citation" reports are coming in so rapidly that the Homepage was dragged down from the volume  and loading slowly. We want everyone recognized for that great accomplishment, so we will keep them on the Homepage for two weeks and then place them on a special "Hall of Fame" link. "Most Promising $afe Production Officers" will also be in the "Hall of Fame".

To access the "Hall of Fame click on the "Mining Hall of Fame" headline

 

                                                    

MSHA WALL OF SHAME

In an attempt to hold MSHA to the same high standards that our Industry clients hold themselves, $afepro has published the Wall of Shame.

There have been so many instances of uneven enforcement by MSHA that we have grouped all examples, solutions, research and recommendations under this heading. This will hopefully make navigation through the agency inconsistencies and abuses easier for you to find and somewhat unclutter the Homepage!

Click here for uneven enforcement & solutions folio!

 

Click here for Small Firm Dust Citation Alert. It could mean major expenditure if you don't!

 

Click here to register for the January 2009 MS&H Law Institute

 

 


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Safe workplaces and good incomes are
"ALL-HANDS" responsibilities!

New Stars: Tilcon NY   Orica Explosives

Everyone contributes to a $afe workplace! (Click here for QC solutions)


AED "Good Samaritan" Links

For additional information on any of the above activities and products, contact $afepro by:

E-mail:       fadkins@safeproinc.com
Telephone: (828)766-6611
FAX:         (828)765-9655

Mail: $afepro, inc.
           P.O. Box 157
                Spruce Pine, NC 
28777

 

 

 

$afepro also hosts seminars for individual companies at sites of their choice.

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