Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2001 for 2001 - Metal/Nonmetal

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Most Frequently Cited Standards


Underground Nonmetal 01/01/2001 - 12/31/2001

Rank	# of Viols.	Percent *	Standard and Title
1	83	7.09%	57.14107(a) Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
2	57	4.87%	57.3200 Correction of Hazardous Conditions
3	51	4.36%	57.12004 Electrical Conductors
4	51	4.36%	57.12032 Inspection and Cover Plates
5	45	3.84%	57.12008 Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
6	42	3.59%	57.14100(b) Safety Defects; Examination, Correction and Records
7	35	2.99%	57.14112(b) Construction and Maintenance of Guards
8	34	2.90%	57.11001 Safe Access
9	26	2.22%	57.4201(a)(1) Inspection
10	26	2.22%	57.22305 Approved Equipment (III Mines)
11	25	2.13%	57.11012 Protection for Openings Around Travelways
12	25	2.13%	57.20003(a) Housekeeping
13	22	1.88%	57.12030 Correction of Dangerous Conditions
14	20	1.71%	57.14132(a) Horns and Backup Alarms for Surface Equipment
15	18	1.54%	57.1102 Handrails and Toeboards
16	18	1.54%	57.12005 Protection of Power Conductors from Mobile Equipment
17	18	1.54%	57.20011 Barricades and Warning Signs
18	17	1.45%	57.12002 Controls and Switches
19	17	1.45%	57.15005 Safety Belts and Lines
20	15	1.28%	57.12034 Guarding Around Lights

* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.


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