Attachments. P16-V-01 - Implementation of Section 2 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (95.84 KB) U.S. Department of Labor. Mine Safety and Health Administration. 201 12th Street South, Suite 401. Arlington, VA 22202-5450. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 21, 2016.
Details77.1104 Accumulations of Combustible Materials. This Section, in essence, refers to good housekeeping. Excessive quantities of coal or coal dust shall not be permitted to accumulate, particularly where other highly flammable materials are present. 77.1106 Battery-Charging Stations; Ventilation.
DetailsEach operator shall provide the opportunity to have the examinations specified in § 72.100 (a) at least every 5 years to all miners employed at a coal mine. The examinations shall be available during a 6-month period that begins no less than 3.5 years and not more than 4.5 years from the end of the last 6-month period.
DetailsCertified person. An individual certified by the Secretary in accordance with § 70.202 to take respirable dust samples required by this part or certified in accordance with § 70.203 to perform the maintenance and calibration of respirable dust sampling equipment as required by this part. Coal mine dust personal sampler unit (CMDPSU).
DetailsCOAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REPORT OF INVESTIGATION Underground Coal Mine Fatal Machinery Accident November 21, 2001 at ... The most current laboratory analysis of return air samples collected by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) revealed a total liberation of 1,915,437 cubic feet of methane per day (24 hrs.). …
DetailsNote: The average number employed during the period, based upon quarterly reports by coal mine operators to MSHA. Because of hiring and layoffs, the total number of individuals who worked at underground mines in any period may exceed the average employment. Source: CWP data from NIOSH's CWXSP. Coal District codes from MSHA.
DetailsAn MSHA Mine ID is required for each mine site and must be issued before any operations may begin at the mine site. More Info: 7000-2: Quarterly Mine Employment and Coal Production Report: Mine operators and independent contractors are required to report employment and production information to MSHA using this form for each quarter of …
DetailsP13-V-06. This Program Policy Letter (PPL) is intended for Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) personnel, equipment manufacturers, underground coal mine operators and independent contractors, miners and miners' representatives, and other interested parties. This PPL clarifies the requirements concerning tests for methane …
DetailsThis information may be viewed on the World Wide Web by accessing MSHA's home page (), then choosing "Compliance Info" and "Program Policy Letters." Issuing Offices and Contact Persons** Coal Mine Safety and Health, Safety Division Stephen Gigliotti, (202) 693-9479 E-mail: [email protected]. Rodney …
DetailsCOAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REPORT OF INVESTIGATION Underground Coal Mine Non-Injury Mine Fire Accident September 16, 2002 #3 Mine Fairfax Mining Co., Inc. Clarksburg, Harrison County, West ia I. D. No. 46-08633 Accident Investigators Daniel L. Stout Electrical Engineer Jason W. Rinehart Industrial Hygienist Michael P. Snyder …
DetailsVOLUME V - COAL MINES. 75.520 Electric Equipment; Switches. All control devices shall be fully enclosed to prevent exposure of bare wires and energized parts. The use of plugs and receptacles (e.g., Miller plugs), trolley taps, and trolley wire "stingers" to start and stop electric motors are examples of noncompliance with this Section.
DetailsAttachments. P13-V-12 - Examination, Evaluation, and Effectiveness of Bleeder Systems (111.75 KB) U.S. Department of Labor. Mine Safety and Health Administration. 201 12th Street South, Suite 401. Arlington, VA 22202-5450. EFFECTIVE DATE: December 30, 2013. PROGRAM POLICY LETTER NO. P13-V-12.
DetailsGibson County Coal, LLC - Gibson Mine. Fatality #34 - August 13, 2007. (Chargeback) Slip or Fall of Person - Surface at Underground - Alabama. Chevron Mining, Inc. - North River #1 Underground Mine. Fatality #15 - #17 - August 16, 2007. Fall of Face or Rib - Underground - Utah. Genwal Resources Inc. - Crandall Canyon Mine.
DetailsP12-V-03. This Program Policy Letter (PPL) applies to underground coal mine operators, miners' representatives, independent contractors, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforcement personnel. This PPL provides guidance to the mining community for the reporting of accidents involving roof falls as required by 30 C.F.R. § …
DetailsAttachments. P11-V-15 - Interpretation of 30 C.F.R. 75.1100-1 and 2 Regarding Water Delivery Capability of Coal Mine Waterlines when Fighting (286.47 KB) U.S. Department of Labor. Mine Safety and Health Administration. 201 12th Street South, Suite 401. Arlington, VA 22202-5450. EFFECTIVE DATE: June 20, 2011.
DetailsToday, room-and-pillar coal mines use continuous mining machines that can cut coal in widths ranging from approximately 16 ft (4.9 m) to 22 ft (6.7 m). In these conditions, the mine wall illumination depends on the distance from the light source to the mine wall, where the illumination varies according to the inverse square law.
DetailsOVERVIEW. On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Daniel Lambka (victim), a 20-year-old general inside laborer, was struck by a coal feeder, resulting in fatal injuries. Lambka was on the off side of the belt conveyor, tightening a chain which connected the feeder to the section tailpiece.
DetailsUnderground coal mine operators must submit a revised training plan for part 48 and a revised program of instruction for Sec. 75.1502 to the relevant MSHA District Manager for approval no later than February 6, 2007. The operator must train in accordance with the revised program under 30 CFR 75.1502 within 30 days of plan approval.
DetailsCoal Mine Safety and Health Inspector (Roof Control) ... Hunker Pennsylvania, 15639 Thomas E. Light, Acting District Manager. ... Prior to the accident, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed the last regular safety and health inspection on September 29, 2005. The Non-Fatal Days Lost (NFDL) injury incidence rate for the mine ...
DetailsVOLUME V - COAL MINES. 75.1404 Automatic Brakes; Speed Reduction Gear. This provision is not intended to require automatic brakes or speed reduction gears on locomotives used by mechanics and others solely to haul repair parts or supplies, or their transportation, provided that no more than one haulage car is used with such locomotives.
Details203 (a) Chest X-rays. Congress gave the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the responsibility for setting up and carrying out the chest x-ray program. Thus, MSHA Coal Mine Safety and Health enforcement of Section 203 (a) of the Act and 42 CFR 37 will normally be in response to specific requests from HHS.
Detailsof respirable coal mine dust samples (annually, by district, and by occupation) from underground coal mines during 1982‐2017. Methods: Respirable dust and quartz data collected and analyzed by Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) were summarized by year, coal mining occupation, and geographical area. The older (before August 2016) …
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