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

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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2001


Mills - Nonmetal 01/01/2001 - 12/31/2001

Rank	# of Viols.	Percent *	Standard and Title
1	125	13.35%	56.14107(a) Gurarding of Moving Machine Parts
2	46	4.91%	56.12032 Inspection and Cover Plates
3	43	4.59%	56.12004 Electrical Conductors
4	41	4.38%	56.11001 Safe Access
5	35	3.74%	56.14112(b) Guard Construction
6	33	3.53%	56.14132(a) Horns and Backup Alarms
7	32	3.42%	56.14100(b) Safety Defects
8	24	2.56%	56.5001(a)(5) Exposure Limits for Airborne Contaminants
9	23	2.46%	56.12008 Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
10	21	2.24%	56.20003(a) Housekeeping
11	20	2.14%	56.12030 Correction of Dangerous Conditions
12	20	2.14%	56.14101(a)(2) Parking Brakes
13	19	2.03%	56.11012 Protection for Openings Around Travelways
14	17	1.82%	56.16005 Securing Gas Cylinders
15	16	1.71%	62.120 Action Level
16	16	1.71%	56.12028 Testing Grounding Systems
17	15	1.60%	56.11002 Handrails and Toeboards
18	13	1.39%	56.9300(a) Berms or Guardrails
19	10	1.07%	57.14107(a) Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
20	9	0.96%	56.12018 Identification of Power Switches

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


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