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Safety Defects; Examination, Correction and Records 30 CFR 77.1606(a) 56/57.14100 MSHA policy can be found here: 56.14100 77.1606(a) Mobile loading and haulage equipment shall be inspected by a
competent person before such equipment is placed in operation. Equipment defects affecting safety shall be
recorded and reported to the mine operator. MSHA policy can be found here: 77.1606 These standards apply to the reporting and recording of safety defects on self-propelled mobile equipment (metal and nonmetal and coal) and haulage equipment (coal). Issues to Consider in Determining Compliance:· Did the defect affect safety? Ø Was the safety defect on self-propelled mobile equipment (metal and nonmetal and coal)? Ø Was the safety defect on haulage equipment (coal)? · Was the defect reported to the mine operator? · Was the defect corrected immediately? · If not corrected immediately, was the defect recorded? Ø Does the record describe the defect? Ø Was a record maintained until the defect was corrected? Ø Was the record maintained at the mine or mine office? Other issues covered by related standards: · Was the equipment inspected before it was placed into service? (56/57.14100(a) and 77.1606(a) - equipment inspection prior to operation) |
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