Program Policy Manual
VOLUME IV - METAL AND NONMETAL MINES; VOLUME V - COAL MINES; Also: Program Policy Letters PPLs) are an integral part of the Program Policy Manual. ... Emergency Accountability Status Link; Leadership Team; Office of Inspector General; Read The DOL Newsletter; Subscribe to the DOL Newsletter; About the Site.
Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and Nonmetal …
There are also deep metal mines with multiple levels that have far less ventilation than that found in underground trona mines. Furthermore, many metal and nonmetal mines are located in remote areas of the country, at high altitudes, or are subject to extremely hot or cold environments.
Dodgy Critical Mineral Designations Won't Boost Clean Energy
Lawmakers' Dodgy Critical Mineral Designations Won't Boost Clean Energy Congress appears interested in passing mining legislation. But bills that would expand …
Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan …
The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota have announced plans for a series of studies over the next year on potential …
Full article: Current knowledge of US metal and nonmetal …
During 2011, the US MNM mining industry directly or indirectly contributed approximately $135 billion to the national gross domestic product. 1 Metal mining primarily occurs in western states and consists of both precious and base metals, including gold, silver, platinum, copper, molybdenum, lead, and zinc. Nonmetal mines are located …
Mine Rescue Instruction Guides | Mine Safety and Health …
Initial Mine Rescue Team Training: Coal and Metal/Nonmetal Mines (MSHA 3026, Formerly IG 5) Mine Rescue Team Training: Metal and Nonmetal Mines (MSHA 3027, Formerly IG 6) ... Emergency Accountability Status Link; Leadership Team; Office of Inspector General; Read The DOL Newsletter; Subscribe to the DOL Newsletter; About …
Guarding Slide Presentation II: Guarding Machinery at Metal …
This slide presentation, compiled in 2012, provides compliance information to help the metal and nonmetal mining industry meet MSHA's requirements for guarding machinery. This guide supplements guarding guidance contained in "MSHA's Guide to Equipment Guarding" published in 2004, and in the Program Policy Manual.
MSHA
This page is designed to assist operators and miners working at metal and nonmetal mines. Metal and nonmetal mining is divided into four broad categories: metal, nonmetal, stone, and sand and gravel.
Mining Sector in India
Mining and exploration of metal and non-metal ores including diamond, gold, silver, and precious ores but excluding titanium-bearing minerals and its ores; subject to the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957.
Metals and Mining Companies in India
Explore the metals and mining companies in India, the world's fourth-largest producer of iron ore and coal, with IBEF.
Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is announcing the dates and locations of public stakeholder meetings on the Agency's standards for Examinations Of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines.
30 CFR Part 57 -- Safety and Health Standards—Underground Metal …
Subchapter K —Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health; Part 57 Previous; Next; Top; Table of Contents. Enhanced Content - Table of Contents. Part 57: Safety and Health Standards—Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines: 57.1 – 57.23004: Subpart A: General: 57.1 – 57.1000 § 57.1: Purpose and scope. § 57.2: Definitions.
30 CFR Part 56 -- Safety and Health Standards—Surface …
This part 56 sets forth mandatory safety and health standards for each surface metal or nonmetal mine, including open pit mines, subject to the Federal Mine Safety and Health …
Federal Register :: Proposed Extension of Information …
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection entitled Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres.
eCFR :: 30 CFR Part 56 -- Safety and Health Standards—Surface Metal …
Chapter I —Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor Subchapter K —Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health Part 56 View Full Text
Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) proposes to amend the Agency's final rule on examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines that was published in January 2017. The proposed changes would require that an examination of the working place be conducted before work begins...
Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
REINSTATED RULE The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reinstating the regulatory provisions for examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines published on January 23, 2017. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an order on June 11, 2019, and a mandate on August 23, …
MSHA HANDBOOK SERIES
Metal and Nonmetal (M/NM) mines consistent with Section 103(a) of the Mine Act. Previously issued instructions included in separate Coal and M/MN handbooks are ... submitted whenever a change or update in the mine status occurs . Any time information is updated, complete the first four items plus the information that is ...
Federal Register :: Proposed Extension of Information …
This information collection request concerns provisions for Notification of Methane Detected in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mine Atmospheres. MSHA has …
Escapeways and Refuges in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines
Until the ACFR grants it official status, the XML rendition of the daily Federal Register on FederalRegister.gov does not provide legal notice to the public or judicial notice to the courts. ... Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health, Deputy Administrator for Metal and Nonmetal, Brian Goepfert, (202) 693-9600, Email: goepfert.brian@dol.gov ...
30 CFR Part 58 -- Health Standards for Metal and Nonmetal Mines
Learn more about the eCFR, its status, and the editorial process. Enhanced Content. View table of contents for this page. PART 58—HEALTH STANDARDS FOR METAL AND NONMETAL MINES ... The health standards in this part apply to all metal and nonmetal mines. Subparts B-D [Reserved] Subpart E—Miscellaneous § 58.610 Abrasive blasting. …
Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica among US metal
Background. In metal and nonmetal (M/NM) mines in the United States, respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposures are a recognized health hazard and a leading indicator of respiratory disease.
eCFR :: 30 CFR Part 57 -- Safety and Health Standards—Underground Metal
Subchapter K —Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health; Part 57 View Full Text; Previous; Next; Top; Details. Enhanced Content - Details ... Learn more about the eCFR, its status, and the editorial process. Title 30: Mineral Resources: Part / Section; Chapter I: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor: 1 – 199:
Definitions for Surface and Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines
This action eliminates redundancy and potential confusion with multiple definitions. It provides the metal and nonmetal mining community a central location in the CFR where most definitions applicable to surface or underground metal and nonmetal mines can be found.
PART 50 DATA USER'S HANDBOOK
Figure 2.4 Metal/Nonmetal Status Codes Figure 2.5 Metal/Nonmetal Organization Codes Figure 2.6 Standard Industrial Classification Codes ... whether it is a coal or metal/nonmetal mine. Once a mine is assigned an ID number, it carries that number from that time on whether active or abandoned and regardless of change in
Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is delaying the effective date of the Agency's final rule that amends existing standards for examination of working places in metal and nonmetal mines. The effective date of that rule is extended to October 2, 2017. This extension offers additional time...
Current knowledge of US metal and nonmetal miner health: …
Little is known about the current health status of US metal and nonmetal (MNM) miners, in part because no health surveillance systems exist for this population. …
CDC
What is the health and safety problem? Fires continue to pose an ever-present hazard for U.S. underground coal and metal/nonmetal mines, particularly in conveyor belt entries and other underground locations where significant combustible materials may be stored or used.
Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
On January 23, 2017, the Mine Safety and Health Administration published a final rule (January 2017 rule) amending provisions regarding examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines which were later stayed. MSHA is further amending the affected provisions following expiration of the...
Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reinstating the regulatory provisions for examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines published on January 23, 2017. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an order on June 11, 2019, and a mandate on...