What's New for June 2008
POSTED:
06/03/2008
Powerpoint Presentation Added
Mine Rescue Teams Final Rule Stakeholder Meeting Presentation has been added as part of the compliance guide information.
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POSTED:
06/03/2008
P08-V-3
Procedure Instruction Letter
Procedures for Evaluation of Requests to Make Extended Cuts with Remote Controlled Continuous Mining Machines
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POSTED:
06/03/2008
P08-V-2
Procedure Instruction Letter
Technical Support Assistance in Reviewing Roof Control Plans |
POSTED:
06/03/2008
P08-V-1
Procedure Instruction Letter
Revision of Uniform Mine File Procedures Handbook |
POSTED:
06/03/2008
P08-I-1
Procedure Instruction Letter
Revision of Accident Investigation Procedures |
POSTED:
06/04/2008
Safety Alert Issued
Automatic Emergency Parking Brakes (AEPB) on Long Airdox 400 and 600 Series Scoops |
POSTED:
06/05/2008
P08-III-2
Procedure Instruction Letter
Procedures for Evaluating Flagrant Violations |
POSTED:
06/05/2008
Safety Alert Poster
Do Your Part to Prevent Accidents and Fatalities - Metal/Nonmetal Mines |
POSTED:
06/10/2008
News Release
MSHA releases ninth volume of 'Mine Safety Minutes'
Audio PSAs seek to educate nation's miners about workplace hazards |
POSTED:
06/12/2008
Two Safety Alerts Posted
MSHA and the National Sand, Stone, and Gravel Association have issued two alerts associated with slips, trips and falls. |
POSTED:
06/17/2008
PIB 08-11
Program Information Bulletin Issued
Temporary Suspension of MSHA Approval of MICON Seal Designs |
POSTED:
06/18/2008
PIB 08-12
Program Information Bulletin Issued
Technologically Achievable, Administratively Achievable, and Promising Noise Controls (30 C.F.R. Part 62) |
POSTED:
06/19/2008
Fedreg. Doc. E8-13633
Request for Information
Belt Combustion Toxicity and Smoke Density |
POSTED:
06/19/2008
Fedreg. Doc. E8-13631
Proposed Rule
Safety Standards Regarding the Recommendations of the Technical
Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire
Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining |
POSTED:
06/19/2008
News Release
MSHA to publish proposed rule on belt air, improved belt material and fire protection in underground coal mining
Standards would implement recommendations of panel appointed by labor secretary |
POSTED:
06/19/2008
News Release
MSHA puts 16 mine operators on notice for potential pattern of violations
Letters mark third round of screening of nation's mines |
POSTED:
06/20/2008
Safety Alert Posted
J.H. Fletcher & Co. Information Bulletin No. 108
Hazard when Tramming Fletcher Machines with
Independent Left and Right Tram Levers
Replacement of Tram Control Valve Required |
POSTED:
06/20/2008
News Release
MSHA, key mining organizations urge renewed commitment to safety
Joint letter refocuses mining community on accident prevention |
POSTED:
06/24/2008
News Release
MSHA kicks off safety initiative to focus on roof fall fatalities
PROP program calls attention to hazards that lead to roof falls |
POSTED:
06/25/2008
Safety Alert Posted
Rail Car Discharge Doors Alert
A near-fatal accident occurred when a mechanic working on a rail car was pinned between two air-operated discharge doors that suddenly opened. |
POSTED:
06/26/2008
PIB 08-13
Program Information Bulletin Issued
Use of Single-boom Roof Bolting Machines |
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