Rules To Live By

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Rules To Live By
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MSHAs Fatality Prevention Program
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MSHAs commitment to eliminate hazards with
serious consequences
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Targets prevention of conditions that causeor
contribute to fatal accidents
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2000 2008589 miners died 300 Coal
fatalities 289 MNM fatalities
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Focused attention enforcement of 13 priority
standards in 9 accident categories
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Increased scrutiny for violations of these
standards
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Inspectors carefully evaluate gravity
negligence, consistent with seriousness of
violation, when citing violations of priority
standards
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Violations will be reviewed for special assessment
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Inspector resourcesTip sheetsAutomatic
pop-up messages
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Violations of 13 frequently cited MNM standards
caused or contributed to 126of 289 (44) MNM
fatalities
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Operating Speeds Control Of Equipment
56.9101
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Operator not maintaining control of equipment
while in motion
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Operating speeds not consistent with conditions
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56.12017
Work On Power Circuits
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Power circuits not de-energized before
working on circuits
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Switches not locked out
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56.14101(a)
Brake Performance
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Service brakes not capable of stopping holding
equipment with typical load on maximum grade it
travels
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Parking brakes not capable of holding equipment
with typical load on maximum grade it travels
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Brake system not maintained in functional
condition
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56.14105
Procedures During Repairs Or Maintenance
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Machinery or equipment not blocked against motion
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Equipment not effectively de-energized
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Persons not protected against hazardous motion
during testing adjustments
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56.14130(g)
Seat belts
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Failure to wear seatbelts while operating mobile
equipment
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56.14131(a)
Seat belts
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Seatbelts not worn when operating or riding in
haul truck
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56.14205
Machinery, Equipment, Tools
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Using machinery, equipment or tools beyond design
of manufacturer
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56.14207
Parking Procedures
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Provided parking brake not set
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Wheels not chocked or turned into bank
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56.15005
Safety Belts Lines
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Not wearing fall protection when exposed to a
fall hazard
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56.16002(c)
Bins, Hoppers, Silos, Tanks Surge Piles
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Not wearing fallprotection where there is a fall
hazard
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Second person not provided to tend the lifeline
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Entering when flow of materials has notceased
equipment not locked out
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Safe access in around working areas not provided
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56.16009
Clear Of Suspended Loads
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Failing to stay clear of suspended loads
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56.20011
Barricades Warning Signs
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Not posted at all approaches wherehazards exist
that are not immediately obvious
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57.3360
Ground Support
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Ground support not designed, installed
maintained where people work or travel