MSHA Proposal would Require Proximity Detection Systems on Continuous Mining Machines

MSHA Proposal would Require Proximity Detection Systems on Continuous Mining Machines

Sep 7, 2011

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to require underground coal mine operators to equip continuous mining machines (except full-face continuous mining machines) with proximity detection systems. The proposal would strengthen protections for miners by reducing the potential for pinning, crushing, or striking accidents in underground coal mines.

(More on MSHA's proposed proximity detection requirement . . . )

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