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Items Posted This Month (July)
POSTED: 07/26/2010
News Release
NFL running back joins forces with MSHA to deliver mine safety message
Kansas City Chiefs' Thomas Jones speaks out for 'Stay Out-Stay Alive' campaign |
POSTED: 07/28/2010
Fatality #4 - March 24, 2010
Falling Material - New York - Salt - Cargill Deicing Technology a BU of Cargill Inc - Cayuga Mine |
POSTED: 07/27/2010
Safety Hazard Alert Posted
Excavator Blocking Issue
Raising a hydraulic excavator to perform maintenance or repair introduces hazards to persons working around the machine. It has been found that repair shops have raised and blocked the entire machine and then lowered the bucket to the floor to provide stability. |
POSTED: 07/26/2010
News Release
Mine rescuers prepare to test their skills in simulated mine emergency
Nearly 40 teams to participate in biannual competition |
POSTED: 07/23/2010
P10-V-04
Program Policy Letter
Sampling Sealed Areas with Inert Gas Injection |
POSTED: 07/23/2010
I10-V-09
Procedure Instruction Letter
Procedures for Evaluation of Requests to Make Extended Cuts With Remote Controlled Continuous Mining Machines |
POSTED: 07/20/2010
Safety Flyer
Off-Road Tire Fires
Two recent fires occurred that involved front-end loaders. These fires proved very dangerous to miners and fire fighters because the off-road tires exploded, resulting in a dangerous release of energy. |
POSTED: 07/19/2010
Equipment Hazard Alert
Atlas Copco LHD Loaders and Trucks - Service News No. 100624-972
In a recent metal/nonmetal mine fatality, a mechanic was fatally injured while checking for a hydraulic leak on an Atlas Copco ST-8B Scooptram. While checking for a hydraulic leak, the victim leaned into the ejector plate relief port in the back of the loader bucket. The ejector plate of the bucket was retracted, crushing him against the back of the bucket. |
POSTED: 07/15/2010
News Statement
MSHA designates $500,000 for Brookwood-Sago mine safety grants |
POSTED: 07/14/2010
I10-V-08
Procedure Instruction Letter
Use of Digital Cameras and the Storage and Preservation of Digital Images |
POSTED: 07/13/2010
PIB P10-09
Program Information Bulletin
Safety Precautions for Operating Rubber Tired and TrackMounted Excavators |
POSTED: 07/09/2010
I10-V-07
Procedure Instruction Letter
Tensioned Cable Bolts |
POSTED: 07/09/2010
PIB P10-08
Program Information Bulletin
Use of Fall Protection at River Loading Facilities |
POSTED: 07/09/2010
PIB P10-07
Program Information Bulletin
Re-Issue P01-06 - Diesel Particulate Matter in Underground Coal Mines - Training Program Guide |
POSTED: 07/06/2010
Safety Hazard Alert!
Bleeder Ventilation Hazards
Obstructions such as roof falls and standing water in bleeder systems can severely restrict ventilation and prevent proper weekly examination to evaluate the effectiveness of the bleeder system. Mine explosions have been attributed to lack of adequate ventilation.
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POSTED: 07/01/2010
News Statement
Statement of US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on introduction of new mine safety legislation |
POSTED: 07/01/2010
News Release
MSHA responds to inspector general's alert memorandum
US Labor Department's IG draws attention to gaps in Pattern of Violations program |
Items posted the latter part of June 2010
POSTED: 06/25/2010
News Release
Underground investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine begins |
POSTED: 06/24/2010
Guarding Conveyor Belts at Metal & Nonmetal Mines
This guide provides compliance information to help the metal and nonmetal mining industry meet current requirements of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA’s) guarding standards addressing conveyor belts. |
POSTED: 06/24/2010
News Release
Statements of US Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis and US Assistant Labor Secretary Joseph A. Main on MSHA's POV Program |
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