High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standard for Underground Coal Mines
mine-safety · Mine Safety and Health Administration · Published 2010-04-06 · Effective 2010-06-07 · 75 FR 17529
Document
Document number
2010-7309
Federal Register citation
75 FR 17529
CFR reference
30 CFR 18
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
mine-safety
Sub-agency
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Publication date
2010-04-06
Effective date
2010-06-07
Abstract
This final rule revises the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA's) electrical safety standards for the installation, use, and maintenance of high-voltage continuous mining machines in underground coal mines. It also revises MSHA's design requirements for approval of these mining machines. The final rule will allow mine operators to use high-voltage continuous mining machines with enhanced safety protection against fires, explosions, and shock hazards and will facilitate the use of advanced equipment designs.