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 - Stone 01/01/2001 - 12/31/2001

Rank	# of Viols.	Percent *	Standard and Title
1	424	10.03%	56.14107(a) Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
2	276	6.53%	56.11001 Safe Access
3	229	5.42%	56.14100(b) Safety Defects
4	184	4.35%	56.12032 Inspection and Cover Plates
5	176	4.16%	56.20003(a) Housekeeping
6	142	3.36%	56.12030 Correction of Dangerous Conditions
7	141	3.34%	56.12004 Electrical Conductors
8	132	3.12%	56.14112(b) Guard Construction
9	121	2.86%	56.14132(a) Horns and Backup Alarms
10	93	2.20%	56.11002 Handrails and Toeboards
11	83	1.96%	56.12008 Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
12	76	1.80%	56.16005 Securing Gas Cylinders
13	75	1.77%	56.15005 Safety Belts and Lines
14	62	1.47%	56.11002 Handrails and Toeboards
15	59	1.40%	56.14101(a)(2) Parking Brakes
16	55	1.30%	56.20003(b) Housekeeping
17	54	1.28%	56.13021 High-pressure Hose Connections
18	50	1.18%	56.16006 Protection of Gas Cylinder Valves
19	46	1.09%	50.20 Preparation and Submission of Msha Report Form 7000-1 -- Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report
20	44	1.04%	56.12034 Guarding Around Lights

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


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