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MSHA Frequently Asked Questions

Contractor

How can I get an MSHA Contractor ID so that our company can do contract work for a local mine?

All independent contractors may apply for MSHA contactor identification numbers by completing and submitting MSHA Form 7000-52. Contact your designated MSHA district office

MSHA Program Policy Manual discusses the nine types of services that would require a contractor ID, 30 CFR 45.3. 

My company provides mapping and surveying work for mining operations. Do we need training as defined in 30 CFR Part 46 Training?

Miners are defined under the 30 CFR Part 46 regulations (refer to 30 CFR Section 46.2). At each operation you visit, however, the mine operator is required to provide you with site-specific "hazard awareness training" before you begin any work. This training depends on the work you will be performing, the length of time you will be at that mine site, and the amount and types of mine hazards you may be exposed to while working at the mine.