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Mine Safety and Health Administration - MSHA
- Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978
Most Frequently Cited Standards
Underground Nonmetal
01/01/2006 - 12/31/2006
Statistics were compiled February 7, 2007
Total Violations for this type of operation: 1,159
# of Viols.
Percent *
Standard and Title
Compliance Tips
92
7.94%
57.12004
Electrical Conductors
Get Tip
90
7.77%
57.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
Get Tip
62
5.35%
57.3200
Correction of Hazardous Conditions
Get Tip
52
4.49%
57.14100(b)
Safety Defects; Examination, Correction and Records
Get Tip
49
4.23%
57.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates
Get Tip
47
4.06%
57.20003(a)
Housekeeping
Get Tip
40
3.45%
57.14112(b)
Construction and Maintenance of Guards
Get Tip
30
2.59%
57.14207
Parking procedures for unattended equipment
27
2.33%
57.22305
Approved Equipment (III Mines)
23
1.98%
57.12005
Protection of Power Conductors from Mobile Equipment
20
1.73%
57.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions
Get Tip
18
1.55%
57.12002
Controls and Switches
17
1.47%
57.11012
Protection for Openings Around Travelways
16
1.38%
57.11001
Safe Access
Get Tip
15
1.29%
57.4201(a)(1)
Inspection
Get Tip
14
1.21%
50.20(a)
MSHA Report Form 7000-1
14
1.21%
56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms
Get Tip
13
1.12%
57.12008
Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
Get Tip
13
1.12%
57.12018
Identification of Power Switches
12
1.04%
56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards
Get Tip
* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.