# Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines
> **Mine Safety and Health Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2015-01-15 · Effective 2015-03-16 · 80 FR 2188
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-00319
- **Category:** mine-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Mine Safety and Health Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 2188
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 75
- **Publication date:** 2015-01-15
- **Effective date:** 2015-03-16
- **DOL docket:** Docket No. MSHA-2010-0001
## Abstract

The Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) final rule requires underground coal mine operators to equip continuous mining machines, except full-face continuous mining machines, with proximity detection systems. Miners working near continuous mining machines face pinning, crushing, and striking hazards that result in accidents involving life-threatening injuries and death. This final rule strengthens protections for miners by reducing the potential for pinning, crushing, or striking accidents in underground coal mines.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/15/2015-00319/proximity-detection-systems-for-continuous-mining-machines-in-underground-coal-mines)
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