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

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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2001


Underground Metal 01/01/2001 - 12/31/2001

Rank	# of Viols.	Percent *	Standard and Title
1	168	8.59%	57.3200 Correction of Hazardous Conditions
2	95	4.86%	57.14100(b) Mobile Equipment Safety Defects
3	83	4.25%	57.14107(a) Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
4	74	3.79%	57.20003 Housekeeping
5	48	2.46%	57.4201(b) Inspection
6	46	2.35%	57.12032 Inspection and Cover Plates
7	42	2.15%	57.3360 Ground Support Use
8	41	2.10%	57.11001 Safe Access
9	37	1.89%	57.4101 Warning Signs
10	34	1.74%	57.14132(a) Horns and Backup Alarms for Surface Equipment
11	32	1.64%	57.20011 Barricades and Warning Signs
12	31	1.59%	57.12004 Electrical Conductors
13	31	1.59%	57.13021 High-pressure Hose Connections
14	29	1.48%	57.4201(a)(1) Inspection
15	25	1.28%	57.12030 Correction of Dangerous Conditions
16	23	1.18%	62.130(a) Permissible Exposure Level
17	22	1.13%	57.12008 Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
18	21	1.07%	57.12001 Circuit Overload Protection
19	19	0.97%	57.11058 Check-in, Check-out System
20	18	0.92%	56.12008 Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables

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


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