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This site is dedicated to achieving highly effective safety programs. Its core function is to provide a forum where safety professionals can share and discuss current MSHA actions.
Goals:
- To keep members aware of the latest MSHA actions.
- To provide the safest workplace possible through cost effective compliance.
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Condition or Practice:
The operator's seat in the Euclid R85 haul truck, was not properly tetered. The seat had been replaced with an air ride seat and the tethers that were on the old seat were not installed on the new seat. The tethers maintain the seats position inside the operators cab in...
Action to Terminate:
The haul truck was provided with a new tether.
Condition or Practice:
An adequate pre-operational inspection of the haul-truck was not being perfomed before being placed in operation. This was discovered during a routine safety inspection of the truck. The equipment operator did not know how to check the emergency steering. The company inspection party was also unaware of the operating procedures....
Action to Terminate:
All safety devices are being checked.
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