Increase in Criminal Enforcement in MSHA Cases

There has been a recent increase in criminal enforcement in MSHA cases.  The increase in MSHA criminal cases stems from a December 17, 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the Department of Labor (“DOL”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”).  Under the Memorandum of Understanding Investigators are encouraged to investigate workplace safety (including MSHA) violations…

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