What's New for January 2009
POSTED: 01/30/2009
Equipment Hazard Alert Posted...
Getman TerraPro Accelerator Pedal
An accident occurred with a diesel powered TerraPro Personnel Carrier. The driver of the TerraPro Personnel Carrier reported that he lost control of the machine after the throttle became stuck with the engine at maximum RPM. When the throttle pedal was in the fully depressed position, it could become stuck and result in the operator loosing control of the engine rpm. |
POSTED: 01/30/2009
PIB 09-02
Program Information Bulletin
Filing of Ground Control Plans for Surface Coal Mines |
POSTED: 01/23/2009
PPL09-V-2
Program Policy Letter
Temporary Employment Agency Contracting and Part 50 Reporting |
POSTED: 01/23/2009
PPL09-III-1
Program Policy Letter
Part 41 Legal Identification Numbers for Auger and Highwall Miner Operators and Providing for MSHA Notification with the Relocation
of These Portable Mining Operations |
POSTED: 01/22/2009
PPL09-V-1
Program Policy Letter
Guidance for Compliance with Post-Accident Two-Way Communications and Electronic Tracking Requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act) |
POSTED: 01/22/2009
Equipment Hazard Alert
J.H. Fletcher & Co. Information Bulletin No. 111
All Fletcher roof bolters use, or can use, operator protection canopies. On some models these canopies are attached to an extendable support post actuated by a hydraulic cylinder within the post. |
POSTED: 01/21/2009
Fedreg Doc. E9-1087
Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention and Detection, and Use of Air from the Belt Entry; Final rule, corrections. |
POSTED: 01/06/2009
Training Guide and Template
On December 31, 2008, MSHA published a final rule that implements the recommendations of the Technical Study Panel (Panel) on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Material in Underground Coal Mining. One part of this rule
requires training of Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS) operators and make monitoring the AMS a primary responsibility. A training guide and template are now available. |
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