·This order is being issued under Section 103 j of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to prevent the destruction of any evidence which would assist in investigating the causes of the accident It prohibits all activity at the portable crusher area until MSHA has determined that it is safe to resume normal mining operations
·acceptable if the relevant MSHA guarding standards are met 1 TRAINING Miners need to understand the types of guards and systems at the mine Specific training is a crucial part of any effective equipment guarding system Training should involve instruction and/or
·Murray was sweeping in a gyratory crusher building when he fell through two unsecured openings maintenance hatches and landed approximately 60 feet two floors below MSHA was notified of the accident at 7 10 by a telephone call from Robert Sweeden safety and health manager to MSHA s National Call Center
·Pulliam told Stanifer to call MSHA personnel who were in another area of the mine conducting an investigation and also to call 911 Stanifer called McIntyre told her the truck was upside down and to call MSHA and 911 Pulliam instructed Stanifer to evacuate the mine and transport the MSHA personnel from Level 2 to the accident site
·It assists mine operators in developing safety and health programs and is a training material resource Topics for instruction are based upon Connecticut and National injury/illness statistics and MSHA targeted areas The priority topics for 30 CFR Parts 46 and 48 are Power Haulage; Prevention of Silicosis; Machinery; Hand and Power Tools;
·This handbook sets forth procedures for MSHA personnel to follow when conducting investigations and inspections of mines and facilities Volume I provides guidance for electrical specialist while Volume II provides guidance to MSHA general inspectors who encounter mine electrical systems and electric powered equipment during the
Product Description Crusher & Screening Plant Daily Inspection workplace examination form book Complies with the effective rule September 30 2019 Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA regulatory provisions for examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines originally published on January 23 2017
·From the crusher a conveyor transports the limestone to the primary screen which is located next to the stockpile area The screening process produces materials of various sizes MSHA completed the last regular safety and health inspection at this mine on May 20 2020 The 2019 non fatal days lost NFDL incident rate for Plant 2 is 0
·If the crusher is being operated at a mine site where the Part 48 regulations apply the workers who operate the crusher are required to receive Part 48 training MSHA s Educational Policy and Development group has anticipated such an overlap between parts 46 and 48 and are available to assist with training plans to minimize any unnecessary
·Crusher Operators Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Crusher operators and crusher helpers are exposed to more dust than the typical mine employee Because so much rock dust has silica in it you should take steps to protect yourself against a possible health hazard Silicosis can be Deadly Some dust is stopped by
·A company may own 100 000 acres of land but perhaps part of it is farmed part is a quarry a crusher and stockpiles and yet another part is an asphalt facility MSHA jurisdiction extends to the quarry crusher and stockpiles but it does not include areas functionally distinct from mining
4 ·Training plans for Part 48 mines must be approved by MSHA; Part 46 training plans do not require MSHA approval as long as they meet the requirements of the rule Training Programs & Courses Find out about MSHA s wide variety of mine safety and health training programs and courses offered both in person and online Developing a Training Plan
·A mechanic was cleaning underneath a portable crusher when he became entangled in a belt conveyor The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident
·The Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA completed the last regular safety and health inspection at this mine on December 27 2023 The 2023 non fatal days lost incident rate for Mobile Crusher #3 was zero compared to the national average of for mines of this type DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCIDENT
·A miner was fatally injured while being positioned between the pitman assembly and the crusher housing of a jaw crusher to remove a toggle bearing The pitman assembly rotated pinning the miner against the crusher housing The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the
·MSHA quarterly form 7000 2 on site Adverse Conditions SITE CONDITIONS Housekeeping neat and clean Signage Traffic & Mine Rules Crusher Fuel Use Gal Hours of Operation Hours of Downtime This form must be completed by the operator each day If the plant is not operating for a
·inside a jaw crusher The pitman assembly moving jaw rotated pinning the miner against the crusher housing Best Practices Operators should • block machinery components against motion before beginning maintenance or repairs; • position miners in a safe location and away from potential pinch point areas ;
2 ·Crusher Operators; Drillers; Maintenance and Utility Workers; Mobile Equipment Operators; Stonecutters; Prevention Is Key MSHA has your back To report an accident or hazardous condition at any time call 1 800 746 1553 Too much to remember No problem Download MSHA s Miner Safety & Health App FREE for iOS and Android
·MSHA Metal/Nonmetal Resources FAQs 30 CFR § Warnings prior to starting or moving Author DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration
3 ·Between 2017 and 2020 three miners were fatally injured after entering confined spaces to clear material and obstructions These confined spaces included a sand and gravel bin a sand filled hopper and a cone crusher All three miners were engulfed by falling material
·Lee G Mackay a 56 year old Crusher Maintenance Mechanic died on March 14 2018 while helping install a discharge chute assembly on a vibrating screen deck MSHA issued an order under provisions of Section 103 k of the Mine Act to ensure the safety of the miners and began the investigation MSHA issued a non contributory citation for
·The crusher was inspected by an MSHA inspector to assure safe operating condition prior to it being used again at a mine CONCLUSION The accident occurred because the upper frame of the impact crusher was raised and not blocked in place Another contributing factor was the failure to maintain the right hydraulic hoist cylinder for the upper
·MSHA IG 40 MODULE NUMBER 11 OF INSTRUCTION GUIDE NUMBER 40 ON THE JOB TRAINING FOR THE SAND GRAVEL AND CRUSHED STONE INDUSTRY GROUND CONTROL This module describes basi c job steps potential hazards and acci dents and r ecommended safe job procedures for ground control This module provides the miner
·It prohibits all activity at the primary crusher and ramp location until MSHA has determined that it is safe to resume normal mining operations in the area The mine operator shall obtain prior approval from an authorized representative for all actions to recover and restore operations to the affected area and equipment This order was
