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Safety Defects; Examination, Correction and Records
30 CFR 56.14100 and 57.14100
30 CFR 77.1606(c)

56/57.14100

(b) Defects on any equipment, machinery, and tools that affect safety shall be corrected in a timely manner to prevent the creation of a hazard to persons.

Part b applies to the timely correction of defects that may create hazards to persons on equipment, machinery, and tools.

MSHA policy can be found here: 56/57.14100

77.1606(c)

Equipment defects affecting safety shall be corrected before the equipment is used.

There is no MSHA policy for this standard.

Issues to Consider in Determining Compliance:

  • Does the defect create a hazard to persons?
  • Does the defect affect equipment, machinery, or tools?
  • Would the defect create a hazard if the equipment, machinery, or tools were placed into operation in this condition?
  • If left uncorrected, would the defect create a hazard to someone at some future time under certain conditions?
    • Has the defective equipment, machinery, or tools been scheduled for repair before the defective condition(s) noted above would occur?

Other issues covered by related standards:

  • Was the equipment inspected prior to being placed into operation?

(56/57.14100(a), 77.1606(a) – equipment inspection prior to operation)
  • Has the defect been recorded?

(56/57.14100(d), 77.1606(a) – loading, haulage, and self-propelled mobile equipment defects affecting safety will be recorded by the mine operator)
  • Would continued operation of the equipment, machinery, or tools be hazardous to persons?

(56.57.14100(c) – unsafe items, including equipment, will be taken out of service or parked in a designated area)
  • Has the equipment, machinery, or tools been taken out of service?

56.57.14100(c) - unsafe items, including equipment, will be taken out of service or parked in a designated area)

 
  • Has the defect been recorded?

(56/57.14100(d), 77.1606(a) – loading, haulage, and self-propelled mobile equipment defects affecting safety will be recorded and maintained by the operator)
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