MSHA: The Agency's Silica Proposal Sets Off Industry Alarm Bells.

The article discusses the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed rule change through its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to enhance protections against respirable crystalline silica exposure for miners. Topics include the proposed rule's impact on miners' health, industry responses from organizations like the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, and MSHA's ongoing efforts to conduct impact inspections and enforce safety regulations in mines.