What's New for October 2009
POSTED: 10/01/2009
Safety Alert Flyer
October Fatal Alert
During the last 10 years Metal and Nonmetal mines have experienced more fatal accidents in the month of October than in any other month. Work with MSHA to prevent more fatalities by focusing on working safely and following the “Best Practices” provided in the flyer. |
POSTED: 10/01/2009
P09-34
Program Information Bulletin
Re-Issue of P04-01 - Crushing Hazard on Battery-powered Scoops |
POSTED: 10/01/2009
P09-35
Program Information Bulletin
Re-Issue of P04-04 - Continuous Mining Machine Safety Features (Main Machine Circuit-Interrupting Device, Remote Traction Motor
Circuit Breaker Reset, E-stop Override, Methane Monitor Failure Override) |
POSTED: 10/01/2009
P09-36
Program Information Bulletin
Re-Issue of P05-05 - Use of Magnets near Remote Control Operated Equipment |
POSTED: 10/01/2009
P09-37
Program Information Bulletin
Re-Issue of P06-02 - Modifying Molded Case Circuit Breakers |
POSTED: 10/06/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #5 - February 19, 2009 (Victim Died April 12, 2009) -
Machinery - Puerto Rico - Sand & Gravel - Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp Pta 3 Carolina - Cantera Carolina |
POSTED: 10/07/2009
News Release
MSHA puts 10 operators on notice for potential pattern of violations
Move marks 5th round of enforcement initiative by mine safety agency
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POSTED: 10/07/2009
Supplement to Belt Air Compliance Guide
Supplement to the Questions and Answers
for MSHA’s Final Rule on Conveyor Belt, Fire Prevention and Detection, and Use of Air from the Belt Entry |
POSTED: 10/09/2009
E9-24389
Information Collection Request
Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mine; Certified Person; Reports of Inspection (Pertains to Surface Coal
Mines) |
POSTED: 10/14/2009
P09-38
Program Information Bulletin
Information on Use of Biodiesel Fuel in Underground Diesel-Powered Equipment; Availability of Report |
POSTED: 10/14/2009
E9-24665
Request for Information
Respirable Coal Mine Dust: Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM) |
POSTED: 10/26/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #6 - May 21, 2009 - Powered Haulage - Surface - Kentucky
J & A Mining, Inc. - Friday Branch #1 |
POSTED: 10/27/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #13 - July 2, 2009 - Machinery - Pennsylvania - Dimension Stone NEC - Richard L Arnold II - R Arnold #1 Quarry |
POSTED: 10/29/2009
P09-42
Program Information Bulletin
Audits on Permissible Underground Mining Equipment |
POSTED: 10/29/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #9 - May 2, 2009 - Powered Haulage - Georgia - Clay - Active Minerals International LLC - ActiveMinerals Attapulgite Mine |
POSTED: 10/29/2009
P09-41
Program Information Bulletin
Reissue of P04-22 Voluntary Program to Evaluate New or Novel Fire Suppression Agents and Devices Used for Manual Fire Fighting Purposes |
POSTED: 10/29/2009
P09-40
Program Information Bulletin
CSE SR-MP Expectations Training Unit |
POSTED: 10/29/2009
News Release
MSHA recognizes mining operations for outstanding safety records in 2008
20 operations worked nearly 2.7 million hours without a lost-time injury |
POSTED: 10/30/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #7- June 9, 2009 - Powered Haulage - Underground - Kentucky -
D & C Mining Corp - D & C Mining Corp |
POSTED: 10/30/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #12 - June 20, 2009 - Fall of Roof or Back - Louisiana - Salt - Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc - Morton Salt Weeks Island Mine & Mill |
POSTED: 10/30/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #8- June 23, 2009 - Fall of Roof - Underground - Pennsylvania - Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company - Bailey Mine |
POSTED: 10/30/2009
Fatal Accident Report Posted
Fatality #30 - December 29, 2008 - Other - Facility - West Virginia - Consolidation Coal Company - Ireland River Loading Facility
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