Federal Government Seeks To Ease Mine Firefighting Requirements

Federal Government Seeks To Ease Mine Firefighting Requirements

On Dec. 20, 2007, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a proposed rule--Fire Extinguishers in Underground Coal Mines--that would allow some mine operators to use portable fire extinguishers in working sections of underground anthracite coal mines that have no electrical equipment...

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Published in:HRNews
Main Author: Byrne, Jim
Format: Trade Publication Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandria Society for Human Resource Management 28-01-2008
Subjects:
Coal mining
Dust
Electrical installations
Fire extinguishers
Fires
Mines
Mining accidents & safety
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Summary:On Dec. 20, 2007, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a proposed rule--Fire Extinguishers in Underground Coal Mines--that would allow some mine operators to use portable fire extinguishers in working sections of underground anthracite coal mines that have no electrical equipment at the face and that produce less than 300 tons of coal per shift.
ISSN:1047-3157