What's New for February 2009
POSTED: 02/03/2009
News Release
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA files lawsuit against Kentucky mine operator to collect civil penalties
Agency seeking more than $500,000 in unpaid fines |
POSTED: 02/04/2009
I09-III-02
Procedure Instruction Letter
Compliance Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard |
POSTED: 02/04/2009
Fatal Accident Investigation Report
Fatality #17 - July 17, 2008 (Victim Died 07/25/2008) - Powered Haulage - Underground - Kentucky - Century Operations LLC - Butchers Branch |
POSTED: 02/04/2009
Fatal Accident Investigation Report
Fatal Powered Haulage Accident - June 5, 2008 - Robinson Run No. 95 - Consolidation Coal Company -
Mannington, Marion County West Virginia |
POSTED: 02/06/2009
SAFETY HAZARD ALERT
Since 1995, there have been 13 fatalities associated with man lifts and bucket trucks. Of
these 13 fatalities, 5 occurred at coal mines. The fatalities resulted from fall of persons, roll
over, electrocution and crushing incidents. Although man lifts and bucket trucks are different
types of equipment, many times they are used for the same purpose and have similar hazards. |
POSTED: 02/12/2009
SAFETY HAZARD ALERT
Falling/Sliding Material
Between January 2006 and January 2009, there have been 10 fatal and 20 non-fatal accidents involving falling/sliding material. |
POSTED: 02/20/2009
Pattern of Violations
The 2009 Pattern of Violations Screening Criteria and Scoring Model is now available. |
POSTED: 02/25/2009
Student Handbook
The 2009 edition of the Mine Health and Safety Academy student handbook is now available. |
POSTED: 02/25/2009
Fatalgram Posted
Fatality #2 - February 17, 2009 - Handling Material - Surface - Illinois - Knight Hawk Coal, LLC - Prairie Eagle |
POSTED: 02/27/2009
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Duluth, Minn.
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
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