Noise Samples Data Set

Description:

The Noise Samples data set contains records of noise exposure levels measured by MSHA inspectors in mines.

Links:

• Download (in text format)
• Definition File
• Definition File (in excel format)

Date Range:

January 1, 2000, to present

What’s in the Data Set:

• Each row in the data set is a survey record, and each one is uniquely identified using a combination of a form number and a noise survey number.
  • MINE_ID
  • EVENT_NO
  • VIOLATION_NO
  • FORM_NO
  • SURVEY_NO
• The machines running at the time are documented.
  • MACHINE_CD
  • MANUFACTURER_CD
• The type of hearing protection used is recorded.
  • PHP_CAP
  • PHP_MUFF
  • PHP_PLUG
• The locations and times when the samples were taken are specified.
  • SURVEY_DATE
  • START_TIME
• Information on who or which miner occupation or job, was exposed to the noise.
  • OCCUPATION_CD
  • P_CODE

Notes:

• The data set can be linked to other data sets using these key fields:
  • Mine ID – to connect it with the Mines data
  • Event Number – to connect it with the Inspections data

Contact

For questions, please contact the MSHA Data Group.