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As part of an on-going effort to get valuable information to you we are providing Equipment Hazard Alerts via the internet. Some of the files will be in HTML format others will be in PDF. Please feel free to print, distribute and otherwise use these files.
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice - Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard- Added 3/28/2022
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice – Clamp Meter Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock, Electrocution, and Burn Hazards- Added 3/28/2022
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice - Recall of Petzl Scorpio Eashook Lanyard - Added 11/23/2021
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice - Fletcher Mining Equipment Information Bulletin No. 138 - Added 11/18/2021
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice - Matrix IntelliZone Service Bulletin- Added 6/24/2021
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice - Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard- Added 6/10/2021
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice – MSA Four Gas Calibration Cylinders - Added 4/30/2021
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice – Honeywell Recalls Hard Hats - Added 9/25/2018
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Equipment Alert: - Eaton Heavy Duty 30A and 60A Safety Switches Safety Notice - Added 8/20/2018
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Equipment Alert: - Alkaline Batteries for Mine Refuge Safety Notice - Added 6/25/2018
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice – Schneider Electric safety switches - Added 5/10/2018
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Equipment Alert: - Terminal Safety Notice - Added 1/26/2018
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice –Kidde fire extinguisher recall - Added 11/8/2017
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Equipment Alert: - Manufacturer Notice – Damascus Transporter Brake Retrofit Kit - Added 9/7/2017
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Equipment Alert � A.L. Lee Rail-Runner Brake Release System
- Added 12/16/2016
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Equipment Alert � Unrepaired Recalled Volvo Trucks Are to Be Placed Out of Service
- Added 03/24/2016
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Equipment Alert � Safety Recall Issued By Volvo Trucks
- Added 03/21/2016
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Equipment Alert � Xerebrus Flare XM-1 Lamps
- Added 08/06/2015
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Equipment Alert - Damascus MAC-12 Safety
- Added 07/14/2015Damascus has completed its retrofit package to update the dual circuit brake system design of the MAC-12 AC personnel transporters |
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Equipment Alert - Koehler-Bright Star LLC's program
- Added 02/04/2015For information concerning Koehler-Bright Star LLC's program to upgrade its LI-6000-G Cordless Cap Lamps; |
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Equipment Alert - MineShield Refuge Alternatives
- Added 01/26/2015MSHA has become aware of several issues affecting MineShield refuge alternatives that may require action by mine operators who use these units. |
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Equipment Alert - Electrical Motors
- Added 12/22/2014Discrepancies on rebuilt explosion-proof electric motors have been identified during recent mine inspections. |
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Equipment Alert Update - Southwire Digital Multimeters
- Added 11/21/2014Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) determined that Southwire Models 11060S and 12070T digital multimeters examined during their investigation did not comply with the UL IP67 waterproof rating. |
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Equipment Alert - Damascus Safety Alert
- Added 9/10/2014Damascus is developing a retrofit to update the brake system design. |
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Equipment Alert - Lithonia Lighting Recall
- Added 7/15/2014Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard. |
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Equipment Alert - High Voltage Meters
- Added 7/3/2014Best practices to avoid injury or accidents when working with high voltage meters. |
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Equipment Alert - Auxiliary Valve Bank Guard for Fletcher Roof Drill
- Added 6/24/2014J.H. Fletcher & Co. has developed a guard that can prevent accidents from occuring due to the removal of the tram canopy from Fletcher roof drills. Operators are sussecptible to serious injury or death if using the drill without the canopy or guard in place. |
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Equipment Alert - Southwire Model 11060S Digital Multimeter
- Added 3/30/2014An accident occurred in an underground coal mine involving an electrician who received burns to his hands and face. The electrician was using a voltmeter to take a phase-tophase measurement at a 995V receptacle in a power center when an arc occurred, tripping power at the surface. |
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PRODUCT NOTICE - MSA Rope Grab Failure - Added 3/26/2014
A worker was performing a mid-day inspection on their fall protection equipment when a defect in the snap hook was noted. A rivet on the locking/release mechanism was missing rendering the locking mechanism inoperable. In the right circumstances, the snap hook could actually be locked in the open position. |
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PRODUCT NOTICE - SNAPHOOKS - Added 1/27/2014
Capital Safety is aware of an assembly issue with snaphooks manufactured by a supplier. These snaphooks are widely used components in fall protection products. The issue concerns missing or improperly installed rivets. |
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ANSUL F-½ Nozzle Blow-Off Caps - Dated 10/18/2011
Fletcher Mining Equipment issued an important technical bulletin concerning nozzles on ANSUL fire suppression systems. |
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Atlas Copco LHD Loaders and Trucks - Service News No. 100624-972
Dated 07/19/2010
In a recent metal/nonmetal mine fatality, a mechanic was fatally injured while checking for a hydraulic leak on an Atlas Copco ST-8B Scooptram. While checking for a hydraulic leak, the victim leaned into the ejector plate relief port in the back of the loader bucket. The ejector plate of the bucket was retracted, crushing him against the back of the bucket. |
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Issue Concerning the Caterpillar (Bucyrus) Model 30M3L Remote Control Continuous Miner Receiver when used with a Forced Potato Remote - Dated 11/9/2011
A Caterpillar (Bucyrus) Model 30M3L Remote Controlled Continuous Miner with a Forced Potato model LOKN remote was involved in a non-fatal accident. During the accident investigation, it was determined that the second remote controller kept on the working section on charge for this continuous miner was used to move the continuous miner immediately after the accident. |
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Catastrophic Failure Of An Oxygen Cylinder Fitting In A Refuge Alternative - Dated 01/19/2011
On Sunday, January 9, 2011, a catastrophic failure occurred in an oxygen cylinder fitting connected to the breathable air system in a refuge alternative located in an underground coal mine. The refuge alternative was an inflatable tent design manufactured by the A.L. Lee Corporation, model number 4042-35 manufactured on March 21, 2008. This refuge alternative is equipped with 12 high pressure oxygen cylinders, each pressurized at 4,500 psi. The manufacturer of the failed high pressure fitting is unknown at this time. Once the fitting manufacturer is identified, this alert will be updated with this information. |
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Catastrophic Failure Of An Oxygen Cylinder Fitting In A Refuge Alternative - Dated 01/19/2011
On Sunday, January 9, 2011, a catastrophic failure occurred in an oxygen cylinder fitting connected to the breathable air system in a refuge alternative located in an underground coal mine. The refuge alternative was an inflatable tent design manufactured by the A.L. Lee Corporation, model number 4042-35 manufactured on March 21, 2008. This refuge alternative is equipped with 12 high pressure oxygen cylinders, each pressurized at 4,500 psi. The manufacturer of the failed high pressure fitting is unknown at this time. Once the fitting manufacturer is identified, this alert will be updated with this information. |
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1st Update on Failure of High Pressure Gas Fittings and Valves in Refuge Alternatives
On January 21, 2011, A. L. Lee reported a second CGA 701 brass fitting failure in a refuge alternative that had been returned to their shop. This fitting met the dimensional specifications of the CGA standard. On February 3, 2011, A. L. Lee reported that cracks had been discovered in both the brass fittings and cylinder valves of a third refuge alternative that had been returned to their shop. These fittings also met the dimensional specifications of the CGA standard. These fitting failures are significant because they demonstrate that the problem extends beyond dimensionally incorrect fittings. |
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2nd Update on Failure of High Pressure Gas Fittings and Valves in Refuge Alternatives - Dated 11/4/2011 An Equipment Alert and an update have been issued regarding valve and fitting failures on breathable air components of refuge alternatives. On Sunday, January 9, 2011, a catastrophic failure occurred in an oxygen cylinder fitting connected to the breathable air system in a refuge alternative located in an underground coal mine. On January 21, 2011, A. L. Lee reported a second CGA 701 brass fitting failure in a refuge alternative that had been returned to their shop. |
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Don�t Get Stuck With The Wrong Pouch - Dated 3/20/2013
CSE has become aware of a recent event involving the insertion of a CSE SCSR into a pouch manufactured by another company. An operator provided CSE with a SCSR that could not be extracted from its pouch. The identity of the manufacturer of the pouch was not apparent on its face. |
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DeWalt Power Tools Large Angle Grinder Safety Notification - Dated 1/10/2012 DEWALT has identified a potential safety hazard with certain large angle grinder side handles. We are concerned that under certain circumstances a small number of side handles could exhibit a condition where the handle could break causing the user to lose full control of the unit. |
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Fletcher Information Bulletin No. 118 Mechanical Swing Arm Boom Stops - Dated 6/22/2012 J.H. Fletcher & Co. ("Fletcher") has previously manufactured a 2-bolt swinger L TOO. The design of this bolter (see attached drawing) has a small T-style ATRS and provides the operator the ability to install two bolts in a straight line by having a boom that can swing from side to side without resetting the ATRS. This design allows the boom to swing and in and out to address the drilling pattern. Approximately 32 machines have been distributed by Fletcher over the years with this design. |
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Fletcher Information Bulletin No. 119 Worm Gear Tilt Box - Dated 6/22/2012 J.H. Fletcher & Co. (Fletcher) has identified a potential risk on DDR walk-thru machines with mast tilt using worm gear tilt boxes. The boxes, which are located on specific machines, provide the operator the ability to tilt the mast to different angles for drilling the roof and ribs. During a routine drilling process an operator had the mast tilted when the tilt box suddenly gave way. The mast rotated freely inward, narrowly missing the operator, who was standing at his work station. |
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Industrial Scientific Announces Product Recall of GasBadge® Plus Single-Gas Monitors - Dated 2/7/2012 Industrial Scientific Corporation has determined that the GasBadge® Plus single-gas instrument may not properly indicate a low battery condition resulting in a failure to alarm or instrument shut down. As a result, for safety reasons, Industrial Scientific is issuing a recall of all current GasBadge Plus instruments (v2.2 and earlier; manufactured prior to February 2012). MSHA Approval No. 18-A050012-0. |
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J. H. Fletcher & Company - Information Bulletin No. 114 - Dated: 03/05/2010
Owners, Operators and Rebuilders of J.H. Fletcher & Co. Two-Leg Hinged Canopy |
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J. H. Fletcher & Company - Information Bulletin No. 110A - Dated: 03/30/2010
Owners of J.H. Fletcher & Co. Model DR and CDR Single Mast Feed Roof Drill Only |
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Joy Mining Machinery Globul Service Bulletin GSB0154 Review of Joy Base Lift Circuit Design - Dated 11/29/2011 As a result of a fatal accident at the Century Mine in Ohio (USA) on August 8, 2011 involving a base lift jack, Joy has received a number of inquiries concerning whether or not our design is adequate. In this regard, it must first be noted that the base lift jack involved in the August 8, 2011, accident was not a JOY product. In addition, as a reputable supplier of equipment and systems to the mining industry, Joy Mining Machinery wants to assure our customers that we routinely review and evaluate our products for safety compliance and performance. Therefore, the purpose of this Service Bulletin is to inform users of JOY equipment that such a review has been conducted on the JOY powered roof support hydraulic base lift circuits to verify that the circuit does not have any potential issues with respect to pressure intensification as a result of design or functionality. |
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Hazardous 3rd Party Modified Circuit Breakers - Dated 04/21/2011
MSHA has been made aware of a hazardous condition that may exist in 600 volt and 1000 volt circuit breakers. This includes all frame sizes. The circuit breakers may appear to be new or rebuilt, but they have been changed from the manufacturer's original design. These mining circuit breakers, originally manufactured by Eaton Cutler-Hammer, may have been purchased either directly from the 3rd party or through a mining supply company. There is evidence that some of these circuit breakers have been modified by a 3rd party rebuilder with knock-off 600 volt and 1000 volt covers. The covers are of unknown construction and were not manufactured by Eaton. The labeling affixed to the breakers was also reproduced by the 3rd party rebuilder in an effort to make the circuit breakers look new and legitimate. |
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MSA - Stop-use and Recall Notice - Dated: 03/04/2010
MSA recently became aware through internal and third party tests, as well as from our supplier, Paulson Manufacturing, that certain high impact propionate visors (marked Z87.1+) may not meet the high impact requirements of the ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard. |
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Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards due to Fall Hazard
- Dated 7/21/2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Petzl America Inc, announced a voluntary recall of Shock Absorbing Lanyards manufactured before May 2011 by Scorpio and Absorbica. Some lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness, posing a fall hazard to consumers. One fall injury occurred in France due to this condition. Consumers should immediately stop using the lanyards and contact Petzl America Inc. for a free inspection and replacement of any non-conforming products. For additional information, mine operators should contact Petzl America Inc. at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.petzl.com. |
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PRODUCT RECALL / STOP USE NOTICE 3M™ Series Self Retracting Lanyards - Dated 7/24/2012 3M is recalling the THOR family of Self-Retracting Lanyards units manufactured by IKAR from November 01, 2011 to June 25, 2012 (M-, RLD- and 205G- Series) as result of concerns with the brake pad material found in this family of retractable lanyards. |
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PROTECTA SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARDS
RECALL NOTICE - Dated 11/22/2011
Capital Safety is aware of a reported inadvertent disconnection during use of the locking snaphook used in a series of Y-shaped Protecta lanyards with twin elastic lanyard legs that both attach directly to the eye of the snaphook. The locking snaphook used on these lanyards is part number 9502573. |
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Pyott-Boone Carbon Monoxide (CO) Monitors
- Dated 12/21/2010
Pyott-Boone Electronics issued a letter to inform users that Pyott-Boone Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitors may experience false detections when a radio frequency transmitter is transmitting nearby. The false detection will cause a detection spike and be recorded on the Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS) event log. The spike will be an instant maximum value unlike a gradual increase with actual rising of CO levels. |
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Sandvik (EIMCO) 580/582 Park Brake Release
- Dated 05/23/2011
A Sandvik 582 scoop (formerly EIMCO) was cited under 30 CFR 75.523-3 for the parking brake not releasing when the hand pump was operated. The same violation may exist on other 580/582 machines. The machines affected are listed below. These scoops have been in the field for years and the braking systems may have already been modified to fix the hand pump feature. |
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STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
- Dated 01/19/2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. |
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Xerebrus Flare XM-1 Cordless Cap Lamp - Dated 11/8/2012
Xerebrus Inc. Flare XM-1 cordless cap lamp, in rare cases, may turn off when in close proximity to a high-power UHF handheld radio and not be able to be reset to the on position except by plugging the lamp into a charger. An upgrade was made to the latest release of the Flare XM-1 cap lamp to help eliminate the issue. Customers who experience this issue should contact their place of purchase or Xerebrus for warranty consideration. |
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