What's New for April 2008
POSTED:
04/03/2008
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Alaska
Employment screenings will be held April 8 and 9 in Anchorage |
POSTED:
04/01/2008
Sentinels of Safety
Am I Eligible?
We have put together a page that you may check your operation's eligibiltiy for this award. |
POSTED:
04/04/2008
News Release
MSHA to hire more mine inspectors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
Employment screenings held April 12 and 13 in Pasco, Wash. |
POSTED:
04/04/2008
News Release
MSHA seeks to hire more mine inspectors in southwestern Virginia
Employment screenings to be held April 11 through 13 in Norton |
POSTED:
04/08/2008
Instruction Guide (IG) 803
A Practical Guide to an Occupational Health Program for Respirable Crystalline Silica |
POSTED:
04/08/2008
PIB08-08
Program Information Bulletin
Precautions for the Use of the Analysis of Retreat Mining Pillar Stability (ARMPS) Computer Program |
POSTED:
04/14/2008
News Release
MSHA to issue new identity numbers to industry personnel
New system protects miners from identity theft |
POSTED:
04/10/2008
News Release
MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Nevada
Employment screenings to be held April 15 and 16 in Carlin, Nev. |
POSTED:
04/16/2008
Safety Alert Posted
Slip or Fall of Person Accidents - 11 Miners Died --- 2005 - 2007 |
POSTED:
04/18/2008
News Release
Court of Appeals rules for MSHA against delinquent Kentucky coal mine operator
Judgment orders Little Ty Coal Co. to pay $146,000 |
POSTED:
04/18/2008
Equipment Hazard Alert Posted
Park/Emergency Brakes on Battery Powered Machines
On March 11, 2008, Sandvik issued a Safety Bulletin, Park/Emergency Brake Retrofit Kit and Test Procedure for Battery Powered Machines. The safety bulletin was issued due to a MICO park/emergency brake found in a dry condition in an Eimco Coal Hauler. The park/emergency brake was designed to be used wet with hydraulic oil as the coolant. The safety bulletin affects all 508CS, 518CS, and 580CS battery powered machines and all MICO park brakes supplied under part number 3210166 by EIMCO, EJC or Sandvik (MICO model number 13-547-420). The safety bulletin can be accessed below. Please contact your local Sandvik representative for the field retrofit kit and/or more information and questions. |
POSTED:
04/17/2008
Equipment Hazard Alert Posted
Alert for Cap Lamps that Use Lead-Acid Batteries
Users of cap lamps powered by lead-acid batteries need to be aware of a potential possibility of explosions involving the batteries. There have been reports over the last five years of four lead-acid batteries experiencing an ignition of hydrogen gas that has ruptured the battery case. |
POSTED:
04/18/2008
News Release
MSHA publishes final rule on seals in underground coal mines
Standard goes beyond requirements outlined in MINER Act |
POSTED:
04/21/2008
FedReg. E8-8541
Information Collection Request
Testing, Evaluation and Approval of Mining Products |
POSTED:
04/22/2008
Compliance Guide
Questions and Answers (Q&A's)
for the Mine Rescue Teams Final Rule |
POSTED:
04/24/2008
PIB08-09
Program Information Bulletin
Final Reports of Geophysical Mine Void Detection Demonstration Projects |
POSTED:
04/28/2008
P08-III-2
Program Policy Letter
30 Code of Federal Regulations Part 100.5 Determination of penalty; special assessment, and Part 100.6(d); Referral of Citations/Orders for Assessment |
POSTED:
04/28/2008
PIB08-10
Program Information Bulletin
Quarterly Directives Index - First Quarter - CY 2008 |
POSTED:
04/28/2008
News Release
Mine Safety and Health Administration fines Troy Mine $417,400
Montana mine operator cited for flagrant violations involving ground control |
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