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The average mining operator now spends over $20,000 per year on citations and penalties. In this must-attend cost-savings workshop, learn how to reduce or eliminate fines—with the added benefit of improved safety conditions. In an era of increasing citations, this workshop will prepare you to handle Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspectors and challenge citations.

Register here to meet September 3–5, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time at Husch Blackwell’s Denver office at 1801 Wewatta Street, Suite 1000.

Topics

  • Legal and procedural processes of field inspections
  • Citations and Alternative Case Resolution Initiative (ACRI) resolutions
  • Necessary skills for mine operators and representatives to navigate challenging MSHA citations

Presenters
Donna Pryor, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Mark Savit, General Manager, MSHAWise and Husch Blackwell alum

Agenda

Wednesday, September 3
8:30 a.m. | Registration
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Program

Thursday, September 4
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Program
6:30 p.m. | Networking Dinner

Friday, September 5
8:30 a.m. – Noon | Program

Who Should Attend
Presidents, CEOs, vice presidents, managers, supervisors/superintendents, forepersons, mining engineers, safety and health directors, attorneys, human resource directors, and any other salaried/management personnel who interact with MSHA inspectors.

Workshop Cost
The fee of $1,200 includes:

  • Networking dinner on Thursday evening
  • 2.5-day program
  • Written presentation materials
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Hands-on instruction from seasoned MSHA litigators

Registration
Registration is requested by Wednesday, August 27. Please register early, as space is limited to 20 attendees.

Event Accessibility
We strive to deliver meetings and events that are accessible to all people, including those with disabilities, dietary restrictions, or whose primary language is not English. Let us know if we can provide any accommodations, such as an assistive listening device, wheelchair access, lactation room, etc. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact Morgan Buciumean. Accessibility requests can be made during the registration process, and the deadline to request accommodations is Wednesday, August 20.

Questions?
Contact Morgan Buciumean at 303.749.7281.