April 30, 2003
In the matter of Petition for Modification
Lafarge Corporation
Sugar Creek Cement Plant
I.D. No. 23-00158 Docket No. M-2002-006-M
30 CFR § 56.12017
PROPOSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL
On October 21, 2002, Lafarge Corporation (Lafarge) pursuant to Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, 30 U.S.C. § 811(c), and 30 CFR 44 et seq., filed a petition for modification of 30 CFR § 56.12017 (Work on power circuits).
30 CFR § 56.12017, Work on power circuits, provides:
Power circuits shall be deenergized before work is done on such circuits unless hot-line tools are used. Suitable warning signs shall be posted by the individuals who are to do the work. Switches shall be locked out or other measures taken which shall prevent the power circuits from being energized without the knowledge of the individuals working on them. Such locks, signs, or preventative devices shall be removed only by the person who installed them or by authorized personnel.
MSHA's investigation determined that Lafarge uses as warning signs specially designated and engraved locks which are easily identified by color and owner. The locks prevent the circuit from being energized without the knowledge of the individuals working on it. These specially designed locks may only be removed by the person who installed them or by authorized personnel. Because this method satisfies the requirements of the standard, the petition for modification is not necessary and is hereby:
DISMISSED.
/s/ Robert M. Friend
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Robert M. Friend
Administrator for
Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health