1219-AB78 201610 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1219 Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA 1200 Department of Labor DOL Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines

This final rule addresses hazards miners face when working near mobile equipment in underground mines. MSHA has concluded, from investigations of accidents involving mobile equipment and other reports, that action is needed to protect miner safety. Mobile equipment can pin, crush, or strike a miner working near the equipment. Proximity detection technology can prevent these types of accidents. The proposed rule would strengthen the protection for underground miners by reducing the potential of pinning, crushing, or striking hazards associated with working close to mobile equipment.

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Mining is one of the most hazardous industries in this country. Miners continue to be injured or killed from pinning, crushing, or striking accidents involving mobile equipment. Equipment is available to help prevent accidents that cause debilitating injuries and accidental death.

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Promulgation of this standard is authorized by section 101(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006.

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No reasonable alternatives to this regulation would be as comprehensive or as effective in eliminating hazards and preventing injuries.

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MSHA's proposed rule included an estimate of the anticipated cost and benefits. 

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The lack of proximity detection systems on mobile equipment in underground mines contributes to a higher incidence of debilitating injuries and accidental deaths.

]]> Request for Information (RFI) 02/01/2010 75 FR 5009 RFI Comment Period End 04/02/2010 NPRM 09/02/2015 80 FR 53070 Scheduling of Public Hearing 09/28/2015 80 FR 58229 Public Hearing – Denver, Colorado 10/06/2015 10/06/2015 Public Hearing – Birmingham, Alabama 10/08/2015 10/08/2015 Public Hearing – Beaver, West Virginia 10/19/2015 10/19/2015 Public Hearing – Indianapolis, Indiana 10/29/2015 10/29/2015 NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/30/2015 80 FR 74740 NPRM Comment Period Extended End 12/15/2015 Reopening of Record 11/00/2016 No Businesses None No No www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm www.regulations.gov No No 1219-AB65 Related to Sheila McConnell Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances 1219 Mine Safety and Health Administration MSHA 202 693-9440 202 693-9441 mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov 201 12th Street South, Room 4E401, Arlington VA 22202-5452