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Mine Safety and Health Administration - MSHA
- Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978
Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2002
Mills - Nonmetal
01/01/2002 - 12/31/2002
Rank
# of Viols.
Percent *
Standard and Title
Compliance Tips
1
129
15.03%
56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
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2
45
5.24%
56.14100(b)
Safety Defects
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3
39
4.55%
56.20003(a)
Housekeeping
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4
39
4.55%
56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms
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5
35
4.08%
56.11001
Safe Access
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6
33
3.85%
56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates
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7
32
3.73%
56.14112(b)
Guard Construction
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8
31
3.61%
56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions
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9
29
3.38%
56.12004
Electrical Conductors
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10
22
2.56%
56.12008
Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
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11
22
2.56%
56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards
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12
17
1.98%
56.5001(a)
/
56.5005
Exposure Limits for Airborne Contaminants
13
16
1.86%
56.14101(a)(2)
Parking Brakes
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14
14
1.63%
56.11012
Protection for Openings Around Travelways
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15
13
1.52%
56.12034
Guarding around lights
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16
12
1.40%
56.12025
Grounding circuit enclosures
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17
10
1.17%
56.12018
Identification of Power Switches
18
9
1.05%
56.4101
Warning signs
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19
9
1.05%
56.4603
Closure of valves
20
8
0.93%
56.20003(b)
Housekeeping
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* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.