In Lone Mountain Processing V

question 297

True/False

In Lone Mountain Processing v. Secretary of Labor, a mining firm railed to respond to a citation from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for regulatory violations within 30 days, so the citations became final. The firm protested the refusal to reconsider the matter after 30 days. The appeals court held that under federal law responses must be filed within 30 days or there could be no review.

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Delivery Persons

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Negligent Infliction

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Emotional Distress

A legal term for the psychological impact experienced by an individual due to another's action, which can sometimes lead to legal action for damages.

Substantial Factor Test

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