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What's New for May 2012


POSTED: 5/1/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-13
Reissue of I10-V-14 - Maintaining Face Ventilation Control Devices

POSTED: 5/1/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-12
Reissue of I10-V-12 - Maintaining Methane Monitors in Proper Operating Condition for Mining Equipment

POSTED: 5/1/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-11
Reissue of I10-V-09 - Procedures for Evaluation of Requests to Make Extended Cuts With Remote Controlled Continuous Mining Machines

POSTED: 5/1/2012
News Release

MSHA announces results of March impact inspections

POSTED: 5/2/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-10523

Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Ground Control for Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines

POSTED: 5/7/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-15
Reissue of I10-V-07 - Tensioned Cable Bolts

POSTED: 5/7/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-14
Procedure for Permitting the Use of Belt Air to Ventilate Working Sections of Underground Coal Mines

POSTED: 5/8/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-11034

Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

POSTED: 5/8/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-11033

Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

POSTED: 5/9/2012
Fatalgram

Fatality #7 - April 25, 2012
Slip/Fall of Person - Surface of an Underground - Kentucky
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp. - KC #1

POSTED: 5/11/2012
Program Policy Letter

P112-V-06
Longwall Lighting Cables

POSTED: 5/11/2012
Program Policy Letter

P112-V-05
Reissue of P10-V-6 - Bleeder System Examinations

POSTED: 5/11/2012
Program Policy Letter

P112-V-04
Reissue of P10-V-02 - Requirements of 30 C.F. R. § 75.313 and Two-Way Communication and Electronic Tracking Systems Operation after an Underground Coal Mine Accident

POSTED: 5/11/2012
Program Policy Letter

P112-V-03
Reporting of Unplanned Roof Falls in Accordance with 30 C.F.R. § 50.10

POSTED: 5/11/2012
Program Policy Letter

P112-V-02
Examination, Testing, and Maintenance of Conveyor Belt Emergency Stop Devices under 30 C.F.R. § 77.502

POSTED: 5/15/2012
Fatal Accident Report

Fatality #23 - December 7, 2011
Fall of Highwall - Surface Mine - Virginia
Fairbanks Coal Company Inc - Fairbanks No 4

POSTED: 5/17/2012
News Release

US Department of Labor's MSHA files complaint against mining company in Thomaston, ME, to reinstate miner unlawfully discharged

POSTED: 5/21/2012
Accident Prevention Program Safety Idea
Mobile Equipment Fires

A "Near Miss" incident occurred when a miner was driving a lube truck back to its' parking area.

POSTED: 5/22/2012
Program Policy Letter

P112-V-08
Application of 30 C.F.R. Part 75.323(e) to Bleeder Systems

POSTED: 5/22/2012
Program Policy Letter

P112-V-07
Circuit Identification under 30 C.F.R. § 75.903 and 75.904

POSTED: 5/22/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-17
Reissue of I08-V-6 -Weekend E01 Inspections

POSTED: 5/22/2012
Procedure Instruction Letter

I12-V-16
Reissue of I10-V-05 - Measuring Methane Levels at Underground Coal Mines Using Belt Air to Ventilate Working Sections

POSTED: 5/23/2012
Hazard Alert

Best Practices for Tire Repair, Replacement and Maintenance

POSTED: 5/23/2012
Hazard Alert

Lightning Hazards

POSTED: 5/23/2012
Fedreg. Doc 2012-12417

Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

POSTED: 5/29/2012
Fatal Accident Report

Fatality #18 & #19 - October 28, 2011
Fall of Face/Rib/Highwall - Surface - Kentucky
Armstrong Coal Company Inc - Equality

POSTED: 5/31/2012
Fatalgram

Fatality #7 - May 23, 2012
Machinery - Oklahoma - Construction Sand and Gravel
Meridian Aggregates Company, A Limited Partnership - Broken Bow Sand & Gravel