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To submit comments to MSHA about current Safety Flyers or to suggest future Safety Flyer topics:
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Coal Mine Safety and Health
1100 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
Current Safety Flyers
Do Your Part to Prevent Accidents and Fatalities (Added 06/05/2008)
MNM Fatal Accident Update - June 2008
ANSUL has received several inquiries regarding the proper dry chemical fill levels
to be expected during routine semi-annual maintenance of A-101 vehicle suppression system tanks. As a
result of these inquiries, a review of this issue has taken place.
- See Bulletin - See Paper
Many accidents have occurred when miners repairing trailing cables fail to lock out and tag the plug. These accidents occur when power is restored by someone other than the individual making the repairs and without his or her knowledge.
- See Flyer
Several entrapment accidents have occurred recently where mine elevators have stopped in the
shaft hoistway or have failed to properly align with the landing such that the doors would not
open. Elevators at mines and preparation plants share equipment common to elevators found in
office buildings, schools, and hospitals.
- See Flyer
Powered Haulage and Seat Belts
Collisions, roll overs, over travel of stop blocks and berms, running off the roads or backing off benches
are accidents with something important in common!
- See Flyer
Training Saves Lives
Good Training = Safe And Healthy Miners!
Bleeder systems are ventilation networks used to ventilate pillared areas in underground coal mines. Effective bleeder systems protect miners from the hazards associated with methane, oxygen-deficient air, and other gases which may otherwise accumulate in these mined-out areas. Failure to properly examine, maintain, and evaluate the bleeder system has led to accidents, including fires and explosions, resulting in mine closures, injuries, and even death.
