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What's New for March 2007


POSTED: 03/02/2007
Three Press Releases Posted...
U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors - Positions Available in Southwest Virginia

U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors - Positions Available in Kentucky

U.S. Department of Labor's MSHA Seeks to Hire Mine Inspectors - Positions Available in Kentucky and Tennessee


POSTED: 03/07/2007
Equipment Alert
ANSUL® recently issued General Bulletin NO. 5208; regarding an important technical update for the Checkfire® SC-N detection and control module.


POSTED: 03/08/2007
Technical Report Added
Evaluation of Austin Electro*Star (E*Star) Electronic Detonator Blasting System -Requirements for Shunting & Circuit Testing


POSTED: 03/09/2007
Proposed Rules Changes Posted
The Advisory Committee Proposed Rule Changes for the 2007 Metal/Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest are now availalbe.


POSTED: 03/13/2007
FedReg. Doc 07-1177
This notice informs interested persons of the second meeting of the Technical Study Panel (Panel) on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining. The public is invited to attend.


POSTED: 03/13/2007
Rules Changes now available...
The rules changes (red-lined) for the 2007 Coal Mine Rescue Contest are now on-line.


POSTED: 03/13/2007
News Release
MSHA conducting free mine safety seminars nationwide
'Spring Thaw' sessions examine hazards caused by seasonal changes


POSTED: 03/16/2007
Safety Hazard Alert Posted...
36 fuel firing explosions have been reported in the cement industry since 2001...


POSTED: 03/16/2007
Safety Flyer Posted...
Training Saves Lives!
POSTED: 03/19/2007
Ventilation Summit Presentations
Presentations made at the ventilation summit conducted February 21 and 22, at the National Mine Safety and Health Academy in Beckley West Virginia are available.


POSTED: 03/19/2007
News Release Posted
MSHA issues warning to children and adults to 'Stay Out and Stay Alive'
Dozens injured and killed each year in recreational accidents


POSTED: 03/21/2007
News Release Posted
MSHA to publish final rule on civil penalties


POSTED: 03/22/2007
FedReg Doc. 07-1402
CFR Part 100 - Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties; Final Rule


POSTED: 03/27/2007
News Release Posted
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA issues report on Pennsylvania mining fatality
October 2006 explosion at anthracite mine left one miner dead


POSTED: 03/27/2007
Three Program Information Bulletins Posted

PIB07-05 - The Danger of Oxygen Deficiency in Underground Coal Mines

PIB07-06 - Guy Wires of Poles Supporting High-Voltage Electric Power Lines

PIB07-07 - MSHA Evaluation of Non-MSHA Product Safety Standards for Explosion-proof Enclosures


POSTED: 03/29/2007
PIB07-08
Program Information Bulletin
Potential Hazard to Roof Bolting Machine Operators Due to Inadvertent Control Actuation


POSTED: 03/29/2007
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA levies $1.5 million fine against Aracoma mine operator
Operator charged with 25 contributory violations for fatal accident





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