MOBILE EQUIPMENT SAFETY

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MOBILE EQUIPMENT SAFETY

• REFRESHER
• STEVE FRANKLIN
• NCMQB

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30CFR-56 STANDARDS

• .14100 (a) (b) (c) (d) Safety defects,
  examination, correction records
• .14105 Procedures during repairs or maintenance
• .14130 (2) (g) Roll over structures seat belts
• .14132 Horns backup alarms
• .14200 Warnings prior to starting or moving eq.
• .14207 Parking procedures for unattended eq.
• .9101 Operating speeds control of equipment

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30 CFR 56.14100

• Safety defects examination, correction and
  records.
• SAFETY DEVICES AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS(a)
  Self-propelled mobile equipment to be used during
  a shift shall be inspected by the equipment
  operator before being placed in operation on that
  shift.

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30 CFR 56.14100

• (b) Defects on any equipment, machinery, and
  tools that affect safety shall be corrected in a
  timely manner to prevent the creation of a hazard
  to persons.

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30 CFR 56.14100

• (c) When defects make continued operation
  hazardous to persons, the defective items
  including self-propelled mobile equipment shall
  be taken out of service and placed in a
  designated area posted for that purpose, or a tag
  or other effective method of marking the
  defective items shall be used to prohibit further
  use until the defects are correct

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30 CFR 56.14100

• (d) Defects on self-propelled mobile equipment
  affecting safety, which are not corrected
  immediately, shall be reported to and recorded by
  the mine operator. The records shall be kept at
  the mine or nearest mine office from the date the
  defects are recorded, until the defects are
  corrected. Such records shall be made available
  for inspection by an authorized representative of
  the Secretary.

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MINE FATALITY
On April 4, 2005, a 47-year-old mechanic, with
28 years mining experience, was fatally injured
at an underground Trona mine. A forklift was
being used to position a motor that was being
installed on a continuous miner. The forklift
engine was shut off to facilitate communication.
The service brakes failed allowing the forklift
to drift forward. The victim was pinned against
the continuous miner.                            
                                                  
           

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Best Practices

• Before beginning a task, miners should discuss
  the work procedures, identify all possible
  hazards, and ensure steps are taken to safely
  perform the task.
• Ensure adequate pre-operational examinations are
  conducted on all self-propelled mobile equipment
  and defects affecting safety are promptly
  corrected.
• Ensure that all braking systems installed on
  mobile equipment are functioning properly with
  the engine operating and also when it is shut
  off.
• Always obtain Operator's Manuals and Service
  Manuals for all mobile equipment and ensure their
  use by mechanics and operators.

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METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY

• On April 4, 2005, a 47-year-old laborer, with
  eight days mining experience, was fatally injured
  at a surface sand and gravel operation. He was
  operating a skid loader and dumping material into
  the plant grizzly. The loader traveled onto the
  grizzly overturned, and landed on the ground
  below. The victim, who was not wearing the seat
  belt, was ejected.

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Best Practices

• Ensure miners have been Task Trained prior to
  allowing them to operate mobile equipment.
• Install berms, bumper blocks, or similar impeding
  devices at dumping locations where there is a
  hazard of overtravel or overturning.
• Conduct adequate pre-operational examinations on
  all self-propelled mobile equipment and correct
  all defects affecting safety.

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BEST PRACTICES CONTINUED

• Always wear a seat belt when operating mobile
  equipment.
• Exercise caution when approaching dumping
  locations operate mobile equipment at an
  appropriate speed, and travel with the bucket
  lowered until stopped and ready to dump.

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MINE FATALITY

• On August 13, 2005, a 56-year old haul truck
  driver, with 12 days mining experience, was
  fatally injured at a crushed stone operation. The
  victim was operating a haul truck from the
  primary crusher to the pit. As the truck
  descended the haul road into the pit, it struck
  the bank, traveled across the road, climbed the
  berm, and entered a water filled pit.

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Best Practices

• Ensure that training for new mobile equipment
  operators includes a thorough review of the
  Operator's Manual.
• Exercise caution when approaching grades and
  operate mobile equipment in the appropriate gear
  at speeds consistent with roadway conditions and
  the grade being traveled.

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MINE FATALITY

• On July 30, 2005, a 23-year old contractor
  equipment operator, with 20 months mining
  experience, was fatally injured at a surface gold
  mine. The victim was operating a water truck that
  left the roadway and climbed the berm, causing it
  to overturn and land back on the haul road. The
  victim, who was not wearing a seat belt, was
  ejected from the cab of the truck.

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Best Practices

• Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage (SLAM) each task.
  
• Always wear a seat belt when operating a truck or
  moving machine.
• Exercise caution when approaching grades and
  operate mobile equipment in the appropriate gear
  at speeds consistent with the grade being
  traveled.
• Conduct pre-operational checks to identify any
  defects that may affect the safe operation of
  equipment before it is placed into service.

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MINE FATALITY

• On June 29, 2005, a 21- year old equipment
  operator, with 12 weeks mining experience, was
  operating a scraper at a sand and gravel
  operation. The scraper's wheels ran over the edge
  of the stockpile, causing it to overturn. A
  co-worker saw the victim jump from the machine.
  He was fatally injured when the scraper rolled on
  to its side.

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Best Practices

• Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage (SLAM) each task.
  
• Operate mobile equipment so that you maintain
  control.
• Always wear a seat belt when operating mobile
  equipment.
• Never jump from mobile equipment.

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MINE FATALITY

• On July 4, 2001, a 44-year-old  truck
  driver (contractor employee) with 8 weeks mining
  experience was fatally injured at a mica quarry.
  The victim was driving a loaded 30-ton
  articulated haulage truck down an 8 grade and
  exited the truck after losing control. The truck
  continued down the grade and ran over the victim
  before coming to a stop against a berm.

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Best Practices

• Operators of self-propelled mobile equipment
  should maintain control of their equipment while
  it is in motion.
• Equipment operators should remain in the cab
  until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
• Equipment operators should wear seatbelts
  whenever the vehicle is in motion.

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MINE FATALITY

• On May 31, 2005, a 55-year-old truck driver,
  with one year and six months mining experience,
  was fatally injured at an underground limestone
  mine. The victim was riding in the passenger seat
  of a haul truck while task training a newly hired
  miner. The trainee lost control of the truck and
  traveled through the roadway berm. The truck fell
  70 feet to the lower level and landed on its top.
  The trainee, who was wearing his seat belt, was
  hospitalized overnight for treatment of his
  injuries. The victim was not wearing his seat
  belt.

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Best Practices

• Ensure that new miners receive Task Training and
  demonstrate proficiency in all phases of mobile
  equipment operation at places where production is
  not the primary objective. Classroom training
  that includes a through review of the Operator's
  Manual should be provided prior to operating
  mobile equipment.
• Ensure that experienced miners who administer
  Task Training are knowledgeable of all safety
  requirements, proficient in the safe operation of
  the equipment, and utilize all the required
  personal protective equipment.
• Exercise caution and operate mobile equipment in
  the appropriate gear at speeds consistent with
  conditions of the roadway and the experience
  level of the trainee.
• Ensure adequate pre-operational checks are
  conducted and the service brakes are properly
  maintained and will stop and hold the mobile
  equipment prior to operating it.

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MINE FATALITY

• On Friday, August 19, 2005, two truck drivers,
  ages 51 and 56, were fatally injured after being
  struck by a truck. Both victims, along with two
  other truck drivers, were inside a pump house
  eating lunch. A parked, unattended, coal truck
  rolled about 65 feet down the haul road and
  struck the pump house. The other two drivers
  sustained fractures, cuts, and bruises.

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Best Practices

• Set truck parking brakes and block the wheels or
  turn them into a bank or berm when parking any
  truck on a grade.
• NEVER use a steering column-mounted "dump brake"
  for parking.
• Maintain equipment braking systems in good repair
  and adjustment.

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BEST PRACTICES

• Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage (SLAM) work areas
  to ensure that safe work procedures are being
  followed.
• Conduct pre-operational checks to identify any
  defects that may affect the safe operation of
  equipment before being placed into service.

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MINE FATALITY

• On September 13, 2005, a 64-year old truck
  driver, with 25 years mining experience, was
  fatally injured at a crushed stone operation. The
  victim, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was
  dumping material over a 20-foot high stockpile
  when the truck overturned.

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Best Practices

• Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage ( SLAM ) each
  task to identify all possible hazards. Initiate
  action so the task can be safely performed.
• Always inspect dumping locations prior to dumping
  the first load. Where material has been loaded
  out of the stockpile or where ground conditions
  may fail to support the weight of the mobile
  equipment, loads should be dumped a safe distance
  back from the edge.
• Maintain berms or similar impeding devices at
  dumping locations where there is a hazard of
  overtravel.
• Fasten your seat belt every time you operate a
  truck or self-propelled mobile equipment.

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MINE FATALITY

• On October 28, 2005, a 32-year old crusher
  foreman with 7 years mining experience was
  fatally injured at a sand and gravel operation.
  The victim and another miner were moving a radial
  stacking conveyor to a new position. The victim
  was positioned on the ground while a front-end
  loader was used to move the unit. He was caught
  by one of the wheels of the stacking conveyor.

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Best Practices

• Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage (SLAM) each task
  to identify all potential hazards. Prior to
  starting the task, jointly discuss steps that
  will be taken to safely perform the job.
• Ensure that miners communicate clearly with each
  other.
• Ensure that miners are not positioned in areas
  where they are exposed to hazards.

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MINE FATALITY

• On November 4, 2005, a 21-year old laborer with 5
  weeks mining experience was fatally injured at a
  crushed stone operation. The victim was being
  task trained to operate a haul truck. While
  backing down a ramp, he lost control of the
  truck. The truck went through a berm, overturned,
  and fell to the bench below.

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Best Practices

• Task train new miners in all phases of mobile
  equipment operation at locations designated for
  training only. Provide classroom training that
  includes a thorough review of the Operator's
  Manual before hands-on training of operating
  mobile equipment.
• Experienced miners providing task training must
  be knowledgeable of all safety requirements and
  proficient in the safe operation of mobile
  equipment.
• Conduct pre-operational checks to identify any
  defects that may affect the safe operation of
  mobile equipment before placing it into service.
• Always wear a seat belt when operating mobile
  equipment.

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PAY ATTENTION WHILE DRIVING
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Safety tips for surface haulage

• Always follow the mines traffic rules and safety
  procedures.
• Drive defensively.
• Buckle up! Seat belts save lives.
• Maintain and use your mirrors.
• Operate equipment according to road weather, and
  visibility conditions.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.

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Safety tips for surface haulage

• Stay in your vehicles cab-thats the safest
  place to be.
• Watch your machines blind spot.
• Do not park in another vehicles blind area.
• Signal before moving.
• Be sure adequate illumination is maintained in
  parking areas.
• Pay attention to berms and high walls.

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Thank you - and Create a Safe Day