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What's New for April 2012


POSTED: 4/2/2012
FedReg. Doc. 2012-7789

Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

POSTED: 4/3/2012
News Release

MSHA publishes final rule on examinations in underground coal mines
Rule will lead to enhanced protection of miners' health and safety

POSTED: 4/3/2012
Program Information Bulletin

P12-07
Neutral Start Methods on Mobile Electrical Equipment

POSTED: 4/6/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-8328

Examinations of Work Areas in Underground Coal Mines for Violations of Mandatory Health or Safety Standards; Final rule.

POSTED: 4/6/2012
News Release

MSHA special investigators undergo refresher training
Agency worked jointly with FBI to develop course work to improve skills

POSTED: 4/11/2012
Fatal Accident Report

Fatality #17 - October 17, 2011
Machinery - Surface of Underground Mine - West Virginia
Consolidation Coal Company - Shoemaker Mine

POSTED: 4/17/2012
Program Information Bulletin

P12-08
Reissue of P07-01 - Global Positioning System (GPS) and Established Surface Stations or Markers

POSTED: 4/17/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-05 and I12-IV-06
Enforcement Policy Reminder

POSTED: 4/17/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-04 and I12-IV-05
Revision of Accident Investigation Procedures

POSTED: 4/18/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-9245

Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres

POSTED: 4/20/2012
Fatalgram

Fatality #5 - April 11, 2012
Falling/Sliding Material - North Carolina - Construction Sand & Gravel
G S Materials Inc - Lemon Springs

POSTED: 4/20/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-09
Inspector Compliance with the Tracking Requirements of an Emergency Response Plan

POSTED: 4/20/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-08
Roof Bolt Spacing

POSTED: 4/20/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-07
Supplemental Roof Support Materials

POSTED: 4/20/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-06
Filing Hazard Condition Complaints in the Uniform Mine File

POSTED: 4/25/2012
News Release

US Labor Department's MSHA releases first quarter mine fatality update

POSTED: 4/26/2012
News Release

Labor Department's MSHA issues user notice regarding SCSR units
Phase-out of CSE SR-100 breathing devices in underground mines to begin immediately

POSTED: 4/26/2012
Program Information Bulletin

P12-09
Phase-out Plan for CSE SR-100 SCSRs used in Mining Applications

POSTED: 4/26/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-10
Reissue of I10-V-13 - Inadequate Ventilation

POSTED: 4/26/2012
Fatal Accident Report

Fatality #21 - November 2, 2011
(Victim Died November 14, 2011)
Machinery - Surface Mine - Kentucky
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc - Mill Branch

POSTED: 4/27/2012
Surface Equipment Fire Hazards

There have been five reported surface mine equipment fires since January 3, 2012. Though no one was injured in these accidents, history shows that fatalities do occur due to surface equipment fires. The Best Practices listed below should be used as a guide to reduce the potential for injuries and fatalities due to equipment fires.

POSTED: 4/27/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-10135

Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Underground Retorts

POSTED: 4/27/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-10134

Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Roof Control Plans for Underground Coal Mines