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Mine Safety and Health Administration - MSHA
- Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978
Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2002
Mills - Metal
01/01/2002 - 12/31/2002
Rank
# of Viols.
Percent *
Standard and Title
Compliance Tips
1
90
8.75%
56.14100(b)
Safety Defects
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2
85
8.27%
56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
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3
79
7.68%
56.20003(b)
Housekeeping
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4
73
7.10%
56.12004
Electrical Conductors
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5
62
6.03%
56.11001
Safe Access
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6
50
4.86%
56.20003(a)
Housekeeping
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7
47
4.57%
56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions
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8
39
3.79%
56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates
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9
30
2.92%
56.12008
Insulation and fittings for power wires and cables
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10
29
2.82%
56.11012
Protection for Openings Around Travelways
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11
25
2.43%
56.20011
Barricades and Warning Signs
12
20
1.95%
56.12034
Guarding Around Lights
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13
16
1.56%
56.13021
High-pressure Hose Connections
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14
16
1.56%
56.16005
Securing Gas Cylinders
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15
15
1.46%
56.12018
Identification of Power Switches
16
15
1.46%
56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms
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17
14
1.36%
56.14112(b)
Guard Construction
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18
13
1.26%
56.12025
Grounding circuit enclosures
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19
13
1.26%
56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards
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20
13
1.26%
56.14101
Brakes
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* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.