What's New for April 2012
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POSTED: 4/2/2012 FedReg. Doc. 2012-7789 Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards |
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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 |
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POSTED: 4/3/2012 Program Information Bulletin P12-07 Neutral Start Methods on Mobile Electrical Equipment |
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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. |
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POSTED: 4/6/2012 News Release MSHA special investigators undergo refresher training Agency worked jointly with FBI to develop course work to improve skills |
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POSTED: 4/11/2012 Fatal Accident Report Fatality #17 - October 17, 2011 Machinery - Surface of Underground Mine - West Virginia Consolidation Coal Company - Shoemaker Mine |
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POSTED: 4/17/2012 Program Information Bulletin P12-08 Reissue of P07-01 - Global Positioning System (GPS) and Established Surface Stations or Markers |
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POSTED: 4/17/2012 Procedure Instruction Letter I12-V-05 and I12-IV-06 Enforcement Policy Reminder |
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POSTED: 4/17/2012 Procedure Instruction Letter I12-V-04 and I12-IV-05 Revision of Accident Investigation Procedures |
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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 |
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POSTED: 4/20/2012 Fatalgram Fatality #5 - April 11, 2012 Falling/Sliding Material - North Carolina - Construction Sand & Gravel G S Materials Inc - Lemon Springs |
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POSTED: 4/20/2012 Procedure Instruction Letter I12-V-09 Inspector Compliance with the Tracking Requirements of an Emergency Response Plan |
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POSTED: 4/20/2012 Procedure Instruction Letter I12-V-08 Roof Bolt Spacing |
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POSTED: 4/20/2012 Procedure Instruction Letter I12-V-07 Supplemental Roof Support Materials |
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POSTED: 4/20/2012 Procedure Instruction Letter I12-V-06 Filing Hazard Condition Complaints in the Uniform Mine File |
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POSTED: 4/25/2012 News Release US Labor Department's MSHA releases first quarter mine fatality update |
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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 |
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POSTED: 4/26/2012 Program Information Bulletin P12-09 Phase-out Plan for CSE SR-100 SCSRs used in Mining Applications |
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POSTED: 4/26/2012 Procedure Instruction Letter I12-V-10 Reissue of I10-V-13 - Inadequate Ventilation |
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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 |
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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. |
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POSTED: 4/27/2012 Fedreg. Doc 2012-10135 Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Underground Retorts |
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POSTED: 4/27/2012 Fedreg. Doc 2012-10134 Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Roof Control Plans for Underground Coal Mines |
