At the law firm of Timothy R. Olson, P.C., I focus on occupational safety and health law, including the litigation of MSHA and OSHA enforcement actions.  I also practice general mining law, focusing on the drafting and review of agreements related to the exploration, development, operation, and reclamation of mining properties.

Occupational Safety and Health Law

I can provide counseling and representation in connection with the following:

• Fatality and serious accident investigations

• MSHA District Manager conferences

• MSHA/OSHA enforcement actions

• Section 105(c) discrimination complaints

• Section 110(c) investigations

• Section 104(e) pattern of violations

• MSHA/OSHA notice and comment rulemaking

• OSHA informal settlement conferences

• DHS chemical facility security requirements

I also can provide on-site MSHA/OSHA legal training seminars for your company’s managers and supervisors.

Mining Law

I can provide assistance with the drafting and review of agreements related to the exploration, development, operation, and reclamation of mining properties, including:

• Confidentiality Agreements

• Exploration Agreements

• Surface Use Agreements

• Mining Lease Agreements

• Royalty Agreements

• Joint Venture Agreements

• Coal Purchase and Sale Agreements

• Drilling Contracts

• Blasting and Explosives Contracts

• Mining and Earthworks Contracts

• Construction Contracts (CM, EPC, EPCM)

• Decommissioning and Reclamation Contracts

I also can provide counseling concerning questions of land and mineral ownership and access to mineral properties.