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DOL/MSHA | RIN: 1219-AB01 | Publication ID: Fall 1998 |
Title: Electrical Standards for Metal and Nonmetal Mines | |
Abstract: Electric power is widely used in the mining and processing of minerals. Large, highly productive mining equipment, such as continuous miners, loaders, shuttle cars, draglines, shovels and drills, are electrically powered. In addition, electricity is used for the transportation of material on conveyors, for electric railroads, and for processing plants. MSHA's accident records related to inadequate equipment grounding support the need for improved safety standards. The number of electrical accidents could be reduced by proper equipment grounding. The proposed rule would revise MSHA's existing safety standards addressing hazards associated with the grounding of circuits equipment, and metal enclosures at surface and underground metal and nonmetal mines. The proposed standard would specify requirements for grounding conductors to ensure that safe methods of grounding are used. | |
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 56 30 CFR 57 | |
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811 |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Agency Contact: Marvin W. Nichols Jr. Director, Office of Standards Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Room 2352, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Phone:202 693-9440 Fax:202 693-9441 Email: nichols-marvin@dol.gov |