On Tuesday, August 5, 2003, our Tama Sand Operation was inspected by MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) while they were stationed at Aspro in Waterloo.

The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provision of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions in the Nation’s mines.

MSHA carries out the mandates of the Mine Act at all mining and mineral processing operation in the United States, regardless of size, number of employees, commodity mined, or method of extraction. The development of the Mine Safety and Health Administration has been one of many leading factors in the mining community’s safety gains in recent years.

The Tama Sand Operation passed their inspection with flying colors - no violations! This is the first time this has happened at Manatt's, Inc.! Congratulations to Mike Naber, Carl Iezek, and Russ Upah! Keep up the great work!