What's New for March 2009
POSTED: 03/03/2009
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Illinois
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
POSTED: 03/03/2009
Two Fatal Accident Reports Posted
Fatality #20 - October 17, 2008
Fall of Roof/Back - Georgia - Limestone (Crushed and Broken)
O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company - Marble Hill Mine
Fatality #22 - November 17, 2008
Powered Haulage - Iowa - Limestone (C&B)
Douds Stone Inc - Lyle Underground Mine
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POSTED: 03/03/2009
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Michigan
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
POSTED: 03/03/2009
P09-04
Program Information Bulletin
AMS Operator Training Guide and Part 48 Task Training Addendum |
POSTED: 03/03/2009
Fedreg. Doc. E9-4417
Information Collection Request
Safety Standards for Roof Bolts in Metal and Nonmetal Mines and Underground Coal Mines |
POSTED: 03/04/2009
News Release
MSHA fines New Mexico potash mine $165,000
Management policies and procedures failed to ensure safe electrical conditions |
POSTED: 03/05/2009
JLG Product Owner Letter
Upper Lift Cylinder Pin Retainer Inspection
JLG Model 2630ES, 2646ES, and 3246ES Scissor Lifts
This letter is being issued to highlight the need to perform the required daily pre-start inspections, as described in the Operators and Safety Manual, on Models 2630ES, 2646ES, and 3246ES scissor lifts manufactured by JLG Industries, Inc. ("JLG"). |
POSTED: 03/06/2009
Fedreg. Doc. E9-4787
Information Collection Request
Notification of Methane Detected in Mine Atmosphere |
POSTED: 03/10/2009
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in West Virginia
Agency screening applicants for general and electrical positions |
POSTED: 03/16/2009
News Release
MSHA puts 15 operators on notice for potential pattern of violations
Move marks 4th round of enforcement initiative by agency |
POSTED: 03/16/2009
P09-03
Program Information Bulletin
General Guidelines for the Use of Numerical Modeling to Evaluate Ground Control Aspects of Proposed Coal Mining Plans |
POSTED: 03/17/2009
News Release
MSHA fines Hiawatha Coal Co. nearly $342,800
Miner seriously injured in vehicle rollover accident |
POSTED: 03/20/2009
Fedreg. Doc. E9-6030
Information Collection Request
Health Standards for Diesel Particulates Matter
(Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines) |
POSTED: 03/23/2009
News Release
MSHA takes steps to induce West Virginia mine operator to pay fines
Agency asks Mine Commission to order payment of more than $600,000 |
POSTED: 03/23/2009
News Release
MSHA issues withdrawal order at Kentucky coal mine
Production operations cease at Double A Mining Inc. |
POSTED: 03/23/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #15 - June 16, 2008 - Fall of Roof or Back - Underground - Pennsylvania
Uae Coalcorp Associates - Harmony Mine |
POSTED: 03/24/2009
Let's Talk Shortcuts....
Safety Flyer Posted
Every time you take a “short cut”, you put more than yourself at risk. When anyone chooses to take a chance and take a shortcut by ignoring safety, they put everyone in the mine at risk!!
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POSTED: 03/25/2009
MSHA Handbook Series
PH09-IV-1
Metal and Nonmetal General Inspection Procedures Handbook is now available.
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POSTED: 03/26/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #27 - March 9, 2008 - (Determined to be Chargeable 11/24/2008) -
Slip/Fall of Person - Facility - Kentucky - Warrior Coal, LLC - Warrior Preparation Plant |
POSTED: 03/27/2009
PIL09-III-3
Procedure Instruction Letter
Part 100 Safety and Health Conference Procedures |
POSTED: 03/27/2009
News Release
MSHA issues new policy for scheduling a safety and health conference
Settlement conferences to be postponed until after civil penalties are proposed |
POSTED: 03/27/2009
P09-05
Program Information Bulletin
Part 100 Safety and Health Conference Procedures
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