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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2006
Safety is a Value
Mills - Metal 01/01/2006 - 12/31/2006
Statistics were compiled February 7, 2007

Total Violations for this type of operation: 1,041
# of Viols. Percent * Standard and Title Compliance Tips
138 13.26% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
88 8.45% 56.12004
Electrical conductors		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
74 7.11% 56.14100(b)
Safety Defects		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
70 6.72% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
68 6.53% 56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
55 5.28% 56.11001
Safe Access		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
52 5.0% 56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
34 3.27% 56.20003(b)
Housekeeping		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip
27 2.59% 56.14112(b)
Guard Construction		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
21 2.02% 56.20011
Barricades and Warning Signs		  
21 2.02% 56.11012
Protection for openings around travelways		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
20 1.92% 56.12034
Guarding Around Lights		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip  
27 2.59% 56.14112(a)(1)
Guard Construction		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
13 1.25% 50.20(a)
MSHA Report Form 7000-1		  
13 1.25% 56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
13 1.25% 56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip  
12 1.15% 56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
11 1.06% 56.13021
High-Pressure Hose Connections		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
11 1.06% 56.12018
Identification of Power Switches		  
11 1.06% 56.16005
Securing Gas Cylinders		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.


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