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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of
Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standards
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice is a summary of
petitions for modification submitted to
the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) by the parties
listed below.
DATES: All comments on the petitions
must be received by MSHA’s Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances
on or before March 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments, identified by ‘‘docket
number’’ on the subject line, by any of
the following methods:
1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHAcomments@dol.gov. Include the docket
number of the petition in the subject
line of the message.
2. Facsimile: 202–693–9441.
3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th
Street South, Suite 4E401, Arlington,
Virginia 22202–5452, Attention: Sheila
McConnell, Director, Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may
inspect copies of the petition and
comments during normal business
hours at the address listed above.
MSHA will consider only comments
postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or
proof of delivery from another delivery
service such as UPS or Federal Express
on or before the deadline for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances at 202–693–
9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov
(Email), or 202–693–9441 (Facsimile).
[These are not toll-free numbers.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and
Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the
Code of Federal Regulations Part 44
govern the application, processing, and
disposition of petitions for modification.
I. Background
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act) allows the mine operator or
representative of miners to file a
petition to modify the application of any
mandatory safety standard to a coal or
other mine if the Secretary of Labor
(Secretary) determines that:
1. An alternative method of achieving
the result of such standard exists which
will at all times guarantee no less than
the same measure of protection afforded
the miners of such mine by such
standard; or
2. That the application of such
standard to such mine will result in a
diminution of safety to the miners in
such mine.
In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR
44.10 and 44.11 establish the
requirements and procedures for filing
petitions for modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M–2017–041–C.
Petitioner: Rosebud Mining Company,
301 Market Street, Kittanning,
Pennsylvania 16201.
Mines: Cresson Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
36–09308 and Madison Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 36–09127, located in Cambria
County, Pennsylvania; Barret Mine,
MSHA I.D. No. 36–09342, Knob Creek
Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–09394,
Heilwood Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–
09407, Brush Valley Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 36–09437, Lowry Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 36–09287, Coral-Graceton Mine,
MSHA I.D. No. 36–09595 and Crooked
Creek Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–09972,
located in Indiana County,
Pennsylvania; Tusky Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 33–04509, located in Tuscarawas
County, Ohio; Penfield Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 36–09355 and Harmony Mine,
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MSHA I.D. No. 36–09477, located in
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania;
Bergholz 7 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 33–
04565, located in Jefferson County,
Ohio; Mine 78, MSHA ID No. 36–09371,
located in Somerset County,
Pennsylvania; Vail Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 33–04645, located in Harrison
County, Ohio; Darmac Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 36–08135, Dutch Run Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 36–08701, Parkwood Mine,
MSHA I.D. No. 36–08785, Logansport
Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–08841 and
Long Run Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–
09468, located in Armstrong County,
Pennsylvania; Kocjancic Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 36–09436, located in Jefferson
County, Pennsylvania;
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d)
(Permissible electric equipment).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the use of Dell
Laptop Computers or equivalent to
maintain and troubleshoot the
continuous miner proximity detection
system in or inby the last open crosscut.
The petitioner states that:
(1) The laptops are required to
troubleshoot and perform diagnostic
tests on the proximity detection systems
utilized by the continuous mining
machines.
(2) Problems with the proximity
detection system on continuous mining
machines requiring repair with a
nonpermissible diagnostic laptop
computer will occur in the last open
crosscut.
(3) The proposed petition will apply
to nonpermissible Dell Laptop
computers with 11.4v Li-ion
rechargeable batteries and/or similar
low-voltage or battery powered
nonpermissible computers (diagnostic
computer).
(4) The diagnostic computer will be
utilized as long as equivalent
permissible equipment is not available.
(5) Prior to use of the diagnostic
computer, it will be inspected by a
qualified person as specified in 30 CFR
75.153. The qualified person will
examine the diagnostic computer to
ensure that it is being maintained in safe
operating condition. The examination
result will be recorded in the weekly
examination of electrical equipment
book and will be made available to
authorized representatives of the
Secretary and the miners at the mine.
(6) A qualified person as defined in
existing 30 CFR 75.151 will
continuously monitor for methane
immediately before and during the use
of diagnostic computers in or inby the
last open crosscut.
(7) The diagnostic computer will not
be used if methane is detected in
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concentrations at or above 1.0 percent.
When 1.0 percent methane is detected,
the diagnostic computer will be
deenergized immediately and
withdrawn outby the last open crosscut.
(8) Except for the time necessary to
troubleshoot under actual mining
conditions, coal production in the
section will cease. However, coal may
remain in the equipment in order to test
and diagnose the equipment under
‘‘load’’.
(9) The diagnostic computer will not
be used to test equipment until a visual
inspection of the area is completed to
determine that the area is in compliance
with 30 CFR 75.403.
(10) Personnel engaged in the use of
the diagnostic computer will be
properly trained to recognize the
hazards and limitations associated with
such diagnostic computer.
(11) Within 60 days after the proposed
decision and order become final, the
petitioner will submit proposed
revisions for its approved 30 CFR part
48 training plan to the District Manager
to ensure that the miners are aware of
the stipulations contained in this
petition. The procedure as required in
30 CFR 48.3 for approval of proposed
revisions to already approved training
plans will apply.
The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative will provide a level
of safety equal to or greater than the
same measure of protection afforded the
miners under the existing standard.
Docket Number: M–2017–042–C.
Petitioner: Cumberland Contura, LLC,
Three Gateway Center, 401 Liberty
Avenue, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15222–1000.
Mine: Cumberland Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 36–05018, located in Greene
County, Pennsylvania.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503
(Permissible electric face equipment;
maintenance), 18.35(a)(5)(i) (Portable
(trailing) cables and cords).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit an alternative
method of compliance with respect to
the length of cables identified in
Schedule 2G 18.35.
The petitioner states that:
(1) This petition will apply only to
trailing cables that supply 995-volt,
three-phase, alternating current to
continuous mining machine(s) and
trailing cables that supply 575 volt,
three phase, alternating current to
loading machines, roof bolting
machines, shuttle cars, and section
ventilation fans. The trailing cables will
have 90 °C insulation rating.
(2) Extended length trailing cable
used on shuttle cars will be three
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conductor round cable either Type G–
GC, Type G, or Type G+GC. When a
Type G–GC or Type G+GC round cable
is used with wireless ground wire
monitoring, the ground-check conductor
will be connected as a ground
conductor.
(3) The maximum length of
continuous mining machines, loaders,
shuttle cars, roof bolters, and ventilation
fan trailing cables will not exceed 1,000
feet.
(4) The trailing cable for the 995-volt
continuous mining machines will not be
smaller than a No. 2 American Wire
Gauge (AWG).
(5) The trailing cables for the 575-volt
loading machines will not be smaller
than No. 2 AWG.
(6) The trailing cables for the 575-volt
roof bolters, shuttle cars, and ventilation
fans will not be smaller than No. 4
AWG.
(7) All circuit breakers used to protect
No. 4 AWG trailing cables exceeding
600 feet in length will have
instantaneous trip units calibrated to
trip at 500 amperes. The trip setting of
these circuit breakers will be sealed and
will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as
being suitable for protecting No. 4 AWG
cables and will be maintained.
(8) Replacement circuit breakers and/
or instantaneous trip units used to
protect No. 4 AWG trailing cables will
be calibrated to trip at 500 amperes and
this setting will be sealed.
(9) All circuit breakers used to protect
No. 3 AWG trailing cables exceeding
700 feet in length will have
instantaneous trip units calibrated to
trip at 600 amperes. The trip setting of
these circuit breakers will be sealed and
will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as
being suitable for protecting No. 3 AWG
cables and will be maintained.
(10) Replacement circuit breakers
and/or instantaneous trip units, used to
protect No. 3 AWG trailing cables will
be calibrated to trip at 600 amperes and
this setting will be sealed.
(11) All circuit breakers used to
protect No. 1 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 750 feet in length will have
instantaneous trip units calibrated to
trip at 1,000 amperes. The trip setting of
these circuit breakers will be sealed and
will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as
being suitable for protecting No. 1 AWG
cables and will be maintained.
(12) Replacement circuit breakers
and/or instantaneous trip units used to
protect No. 1 AWG trailing cables will
be calibrated to trip at 1,000 amperes
and this setting will be sealed.
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(13) All circuit breakers used to
protect No. 1/0 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 800 feet in length will have
instantaneous trip units calibrated to
trip at 1,250 amperes. The trip setting of
these circuit breakers will be sealed and
will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breakers as
being suitable for protecting No. 1/0
AWG cables and will be maintained.
(14) Replacement circuit breakers
and/or instantaneous trip units, used to
protect No. 1/0 AWG trailing cables will
be calibrated to trip at 1,250 amperes
and this setting will be sealed.
(15) All circuit breakers used to
protect No. 3 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 900 feet in length will have
instantaneous trip units calibrated to
trip at 2,000 amperes. The trip setting of
these circuit breakers will be sealed and
will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breakers as
being suitable for protecting No. 3 AWG
cables and will be maintained.
(16) Replacement circuit breakers
and/or instantaneous trip units, used to
protect No. 3 AWG trailing cables will
be calibrated to trip at 2,000 amperes
and this setting will be sealed.
(17) All circuit breakers used to
protect No. 2 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 700 feet in length will have
instantaneous trip units calibrated to
trip at 800 amperes. The setting of these
circuit breakers will be sealed and will
have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as
being suitable for protecting No. 2 AWG
cables and will be maintained.
(18) Replacement circuit breakers
and/or instantaneous trip units, used to
protect No. 2 AWG trailing cables will
be calibrated to trip at 800 amperes and
this setting will be sealed.
(19) All circuit breakers used to
protect No. 2/0 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 850 feet in length will have
instantaneous trip units calibrated to
trip at 1,500 amperes. The setting of
these circuit breakers will be sealed and
will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as
being suitable for protecting No. 2/0
AWG cables and will be maintained.
(20) Replacement circuit breakers
and/or instantaneous trip units used to
protect No. 2/0 AWG trailing cables will
be calibrated to trip at 1,500 amperes
and this setting will be sealed.
(21) All components that provide
short-circuit protection will have a
sufficient interruption rating in
accordance with the maximum
calculated fault currents available.
(22) During each production day,
persons designated by the operator will
visually examine the trailing cables to
ensure that the cables are in safe
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operating condition and that the
instantaneous settings of the specially
calibrated breakers do not have seals
removed or tampered with and that they
do not exceed the stipulated settings.
(23) Any trailing cable that is not in
safe operating condition will be
removed from service immediately and
repaired or replaced.
(24) Each splice or repair in the
trailing cables to the continuous mining
machines, loaders, shuttle cars, roof
bolters, and ventilation fans will be
made in a workmanlike manner and in
accordance with the instructions of the
manufacturer of splice and repair
materials. The splice or repair will
comply with 30 CFR 75.603 and 75.604
requirements. The outer jacket of each
splice or repair will be vulcanized with
flame-resistant material or made with
material that has been accepted by
MSHA as flame-resistant.
(25) Permanent warning labels will be
installed and maintained on the cover(s)
of the power center identifying the
location of each sealed short-circuit
protective device. These labels will
warn miners not to change or alter these
sealed short-circuit settings.
(26) In the event mining methods or
operating procedures cause or
contribute to the damage of any trailing
cable, the cable will be removed from
service immediately and repaired or
replaced. Also, additional precautions
will be taken to ensure that haulage
roads and trailing cable storage areas are
situated to minimize contact of the
trailing cable with continuous mining
machines, loading machines, shuttle
cars, roof bolters, and ventilation fans.
Moreover, trailing cable anchors on the
cable reel equipment will be of the
permanent type that minimizes the
tensile forces on the trailing cables.
(27) Where the method of mining
would require that trailing cables cross
roadways or haulageways, the cables
will be securely supported from the
mine roof or a substantial bridge for
equipment to pass over the cables will
be used.
(28) Excessive cable will be stored
behind the anchor(s) on equipment that
use cable reels to prevent cable
overheating.
(29) The petitioner’s alternative
method will not be implemented until
all miners who have been designated to
examine the integrity of seals, verify the
short-circuit settings, and examine
trailing cables for defects have received
training.
(30) The equipment listed in this
petition will comply with all other
applicable requirements of the Federal
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and
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the applicable requirements of 30 CFR
part 75.
(31) Within 60 days after the proposed
decision and order becomes final, the
petitioner will submit proposed
revisions for its approved 30 CFR part
48 training plan to the District Manager
for the area in which the mine is
located. These proposed revisions will
specify task training for miners
designated to examine the trailing
cables for safe operating condition and
verify that the short-circuit settings of
the circuit interrupting devices that
protect the affected trailing cables do
not exceed the settings specified in this
petition. The training will include the
following:
(a) The hazards of setting the circuit
interrupting devices too high to
adequately protect the trailing cables.
(b) How to verify that the circuit
interrupting devices protecting the
trailing cables are properly set and
maintained.
(c) Mining and operating procedures
that will protect the trailing cables
against damage.
(d) How to protect the trailing cables
against damage caused by overheating
cables due to excessive cable stored on
cable reel(s) and adjusting stored cable
behind the cable anchor(s) as tramming
distances change.
(e) Proper procedures for examining
the trailing cables to ensure that cables
are in safe operating condition by a
visual inspection of the entire cable,
observing the insulation, the integrity of
splices, and nicks and abrasions.
The petitioner asserts that a decision
in favor of this petition will in no way
provide less than the same measure of
protection afforded the miners under
the existing standard.
Docket Number: M–2018–001–M.
Petitioner: Martin Marietta Kansas
City, LLC, 1099 18th Street, Suite 2150,
Denver, Colorado 80202.
Mine: Randolph Deep Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 23–02308, located in Clay
County, Missouri; Stamper
Underground Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 23–
02232 and Parkville Quarry, MSHA I.D.
No. 23–01883, located in Platte County,
Missouri.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.6(a)(1)
(Equipment and maintenance
requirements).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit the maintenance of a
minimum of six approved selfcontained breathing apparatus at its
mine rescue station in lieu of twelve
self-contained breathing apparatus. The
petitioner proposes to maintain a mine
rescue station with a minimum of six
approved self-contained breathing
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apparatus and all equipment identified
in 30 CFR 49(a)(2) through (a)(9). This
station would contain sufficient
equipment to equip one mine rescue
team.
The petitioner states that:
(1) The Randolph Deep Mine is an
underground limestone mine with
active workings accessed from the
surface via twin declines, located
adjacent to one another and each 6750
feet long. It is a room and pillar mine
with multiple openings to active mining
areas.
(2) The Stamper Underground Mine is
an underground limestone mine with
active workings accessed from the
surface via two separate adits or entries;
a decline for foot and vehicular traffic
that is 1800 feet long and a single escape
shaft, which is 350 feet in depth and
equipped with a hoist for emergency
evacuation. It is a room and pillar mine
with multiple openings to active mining
areas.
(3) The Parkville Quarry is an
underground limestone mine with
active workings accessed from the
surface via three separate adits or
entries; a 900 feet long decline for foot
and vehicular traffic and two shafts
equipped with ladders for emergency
evacuation. Shaft No. 1 is 145 feet deep
and Shaft No. 2 is 190 feet deep. It is
a room and pillar mine with multiple
openings to active mining areas.
(4) The petitioner has established a
single mine rescue team to serve as the
primary mine rescue team for all three
of the mine sites. The mine rescue team
consists of seven qualified and trained
members.
(5) The petitioner has entered into an
agreement with Central Plains Cement
Company (‘‘Central Plains’’) whereby
Central Plains agrees to provide mine
rescue services by the Sugar Creek Mine
Rescue Team as needed to petitioner.
Central Plains is controlled by Eagle
Materials, Inc. Similarly, petitioner has
agreed to provide mine rescue services
as needed to Central Plains.
(6) The petitioner has a mine rescue
station located at the Randolph Deep
Mine which previously contained
equipment sufficient only to supply one
mine rescue team. Both the Stamper
Underground Mine and the Parkville
Quarry are within thirty minutes or less
of ground travel time from the Randolph
Deep mine. Sugar Creek had its own
mine rescue station located within
fifteen minutes of ground travel time
from the Randolph mine. The Sugar
Creek mine rescue station initially
contained equipment sufficient to equip
one mine rescue team. As of December
20, 2017, petitioner has relocated
certain mine rescue team equipment,
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including six self-contained breathing
apparatus, gas monitors, cap lamps, and
oxygen bottles to the Sugar Creek Mine
rescue station to ensure that the
combined mine rescue station is in
compliance with 30 CFR 49.6(a).
(7) Pursuant to the mine rescue
services arrangement between petitioner
and Central Plains, there will always be
two mine rescue teams available
whenever miners are underground and
a minimum of twelve approved selfcontained breathing apparatus available
for a mine emergency. When maintained
in the individual mine rescue stations,
the apparatus could be used
immediately or transported to another
mine within a maximum forty-five
minutes ground travel time.
(8) The Petitioner proposes the
following for its mine rescue station:
(a) Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus: The mine rescue station will
be equipped with a minimum of six selfcontained breathing apparatus, each
with a minimum of four hours capacity
(approved by MSHA and the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health under 42 CFR part 84, subpart
H), and any necessary equipment for
testing such apparatus.
(b) The mine operator will maintain a
mine rescue station provided with all
equipment identified in 30 CFR
49.6(a)(2) through (a)(9).
The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method will at all
times guarantee no less than the same
measure of protection afforded the
miners under the existing standard.
Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 23 (Friday, February 2, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4927-4930]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-02071]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standards
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice is a summary of petitions for modification
submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the
parties listed below.
DATES: All comments on the petitions must be received by MSHA's Office
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before March 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ``docket
number'' on the subject line, by any of the following methods:
1. Electronic Mail: [email protected]. Include the docket
number of the petition in the subject line of the message.
2. Facsimile: 202-693-9441.
3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 4E401,
Arlington, Virginia 22202-5452, Attention: Sheila McConnell, Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. Persons delivering
documents are required to check in at the receptionist's desk in Suite
4E401. Individuals may inspect copies of the petition and comments
during normal business hours at the address listed above.
MSHA will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal
Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS
or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances at 202-693-9447 (Voice),
[email protected] (Email), or 202-693-9441 (Facsimile). [These are
not toll-free numbers.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety
and Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of
petitions for modification.
I. Background
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
(Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file
a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard
to a coal or other mine if the Secretary of Labor (Secretary)
determines that:
1. An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard
exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure
of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or
2. That the application of such standard to such mine will result
in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine.
In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish
the requirements and procedures for filing petitions for modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Number: M-2017-041-C.
Petitioner: Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Market Street, Kittanning,
Pennsylvania 16201.
Mines: Cresson Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09308 and Madison Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 36-09127, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania; Barret
Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09342, Knob Creek Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09394,
Heilwood Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09407, Brush Valley Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
36-09437, Lowry Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09287, Coral-Graceton Mine, MSHA
I.D. No. 36-09595 and Crooked Creek Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09972,
located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania; Tusky Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 33-
04509, located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Penfield Mine, MSHA I.D. No.
36-09355 and Harmony Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09477, located in
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; Bergholz 7 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 33-
04565, located in Jefferson County, Ohio; Mine 78, MSHA ID No. 36-
09371, located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; Vail Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 33-04645, located in Harrison County, Ohio; Darmac Mine, MSHA I.D.
No. 36-08135, Dutch Run Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-08701, Parkwood Mine,
MSHA I.D. No. 36-08785, Logansport Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-08841 and
Long Run Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09468, located in Armstrong County,
Pennsylvania; Kocjancic Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-09436, located in
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania;
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric
equipment).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit the use of Dell Laptop Computers or
equivalent to maintain and troubleshoot the continuous miner proximity
detection system in or inby the last open crosscut.
The petitioner states that:
(1) The laptops are required to troubleshoot and perform diagnostic
tests on the proximity detection systems utilized by the continuous
mining machines.
(2) Problems with the proximity detection system on continuous
mining machines requiring repair with a nonpermissible diagnostic
laptop computer will occur in the last open crosscut.
(3) The proposed petition will apply to nonpermissible Dell Laptop
computers with 11.4v Li-ion rechargeable batteries and/or similar low-
voltage or battery powered nonpermissible computers (diagnostic
computer).
(4) The diagnostic computer will be utilized as long as equivalent
permissible equipment is not available.
(5) Prior to use of the diagnostic computer, it will be inspected
by a qualified person as specified in 30 CFR 75.153. The qualified
person will examine the diagnostic computer to ensure that it is being
maintained in safe operating condition. The examination result will be
recorded in the weekly examination of electrical equipment book and
will be made available to authorized representatives of the Secretary
and the miners at the mine.
(6) A qualified person as defined in existing 30 CFR 75.151 will
continuously monitor for methane immediately before and during the use
of diagnostic computers in or inby the last open crosscut.
(7) The diagnostic computer will not be used if methane is detected
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concentrations at or above 1.0 percent. When 1.0 percent methane is
detected, the diagnostic computer will be deenergized immediately and
withdrawn outby the last open crosscut.
(8) Except for the time necessary to troubleshoot under actual
mining conditions, coal production in the section will cease. However,
coal may remain in the equipment in order to test and diagnose the
equipment under ``load''.
(9) The diagnostic computer will not be used to test equipment
until a visual inspection of the area is completed to determine that
the area is in compliance with 30 CFR 75.403.
(10) Personnel engaged in the use of the diagnostic computer will
be properly trained to recognize the hazards and limitations associated
with such diagnostic computer.
(11) Within 60 days after the proposed decision and order become
final, the petitioner will submit proposed revisions for its approved
30 CFR part 48 training plan to the District Manager to ensure that the
miners are aware of the stipulations contained in this petition. The
procedure as required in 30 CFR 48.3 for approval of proposed revisions
to already approved training plans will apply.
The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative will provide a
level of safety equal to or greater than the same measure of protection
afforded the miners under the existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2017-042-C.
Petitioner: Cumberland Contura, LLC, Three Gateway Center, 401
Liberty Avenue, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-1000.
Mine: Cumberland Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36-05018, located in Greene
County, Pennsylvania.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503 (Permissible electric face
equipment; maintenance), 18.35(a)(5)(i) (Portable (trailing) cables and
cords).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance with
respect to the length of cables identified in Schedule 2G 18.35.
The petitioner states that:
(1) This petition will apply only to trailing cables that supply
995-volt, three-phase, alternating current to continuous mining
machine(s) and trailing cables that supply 575 volt, three phase,
alternating current to loading machines, roof bolting machines, shuttle
cars, and section ventilation fans. The trailing cables will have 90
[deg]C insulation rating.
(2) Extended length trailing cable used on shuttle cars will be
three conductor round cable either Type G-GC, Type G, or Type G+GC.
When a Type G-GC or Type G+GC round cable is used with wireless ground
wire monitoring, the ground-check conductor will be connected as a
ground conductor.
(3) The maximum length of continuous mining machines, loaders,
shuttle cars, roof bolters, and ventilation fan trailing cables will
not exceed 1,000 feet.
(4) The trailing cable for the 995-volt continuous mining machines
will not be smaller than a No. 2 American Wire Gauge (AWG).
(5) The trailing cables for the 575-volt loading machines will not
be smaller than No. 2 AWG.
(6) The trailing cables for the 575-volt roof bolters, shuttle
cars, and ventilation fans will not be smaller than No. 4 AWG.
(7) All circuit breakers used to protect No. 4 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 600 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units
calibrated to trip at 500 amperes. The trip setting of these circuit
breakers will be sealed and will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for
protecting No. 4 AWG cables and will be maintained.
(8) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units
used to protect No. 4 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip at
500 amperes and this setting will be sealed.
(9) All circuit breakers used to protect No. 3 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 700 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units
calibrated to trip at 600 amperes. The trip setting of these circuit
breakers will be sealed and will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for
protecting No. 3 AWG cables and will be maintained.
(10) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units,
used to protect No. 3 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip at
600 amperes and this setting will be sealed.
(11) All circuit breakers used to protect No. 1 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 750 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units
calibrated to trip at 1,000 amperes. The trip setting of these circuit
breakers will be sealed and will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for
protecting No. 1 AWG cables and will be maintained.
(12) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units
used to protect No. 1 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip at
1,000 amperes and this setting will be sealed.
(13) All circuit breakers used to protect No. 1/0 AWG trailing
cables exceeding 800 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units
calibrated to trip at 1,250 amperes. The trip setting of these circuit
breakers will be sealed and will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breakers as being suitable for
protecting No. 1/0 AWG cables and will be maintained.
(14) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units,
used to protect No. 1/0 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip
at 1,250 amperes and this setting will be sealed.
(15) All circuit breakers used to protect No. 3 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 900 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units
calibrated to trip at 2,000 amperes. The trip setting of these circuit
breakers will be sealed and will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breakers as being suitable for
protecting No. 3 AWG cables and will be maintained.
(16) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units,
used to protect No. 3 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip at
2,000 amperes and this setting will be sealed.
(17) All circuit breakers used to protect No. 2 AWG trailing cables
exceeding 700 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units
calibrated to trip at 800 amperes. The setting of these circuit
breakers will be sealed and will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for
protecting No. 2 AWG cables and will be maintained.
(18) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units,
used to protect No. 2 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip at
800 amperes and this setting will be sealed.
(19) All circuit breakers used to protect No. 2/0 AWG trailing
cables exceeding 850 feet in length will have instantaneous trip units
calibrated to trip at 1,500 amperes. The setting of these circuit
breakers will be sealed and will have permanent, legible labels. The
label will identify the circuit breaker as being suitable for
protecting No. 2/0 AWG cables and will be maintained.
(20) Replacement circuit breakers and/or instantaneous trip units
used to protect No. 2/0 AWG trailing cables will be calibrated to trip
at 1,500 amperes and this setting will be sealed.
(21) All components that provide short-circuit protection will have
a sufficient interruption rating in accordance with the maximum
calculated fault currents available.
(22) During each production day, persons designated by the operator
will visually examine the trailing cables to ensure that the cables are
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operating condition and that the instantaneous settings of the
specially calibrated breakers do not have seals removed or tampered
with and that they do not exceed the stipulated settings.
(23) Any trailing cable that is not in safe operating condition
will be removed from service immediately and repaired or replaced.
(24) Each splice or repair in the trailing cables to the continuous
mining machines, loaders, shuttle cars, roof bolters, and ventilation
fans will be made in a workmanlike manner and in accordance with the
instructions of the manufacturer of splice and repair materials. The
splice or repair will comply with 30 CFR 75.603 and 75.604
requirements. The outer jacket of each splice or repair will be
vulcanized with flame-resistant material or made with material that has
been accepted by MSHA as flame-resistant.
(25) Permanent warning labels will be installed and maintained on
the cover(s) of the power center identifying the location of each
sealed short-circuit protective device. These labels will warn miners
not to change or alter these sealed short-circuit settings.
(26) In the event mining methods or operating procedures cause or
contribute to the damage of any trailing cable, the cable will be
removed from service immediately and repaired or replaced. Also,
additional precautions will be taken to ensure that haulage roads and
trailing cable storage areas are situated to minimize contact of the
trailing cable with continuous mining machines, loading machines,
shuttle cars, roof bolters, and ventilation fans. Moreover, trailing
cable anchors on the cable reel equipment will be of the permanent type
that minimizes the tensile forces on the trailing cables.
(27) Where the method of mining would require that trailing cables
cross roadways or haulageways, the cables will be securely supported
from the mine roof or a substantial bridge for equipment to pass over
the cables will be used.
(28) Excessive cable will be stored behind the anchor(s) on
equipment that use cable reels to prevent cable overheating.
(29) The petitioner's alternative method will not be implemented
until all miners who have been designated to examine the integrity of
seals, verify the short-circuit settings, and examine trailing cables
for defects have received training.
(30) The equipment listed in this petition will comply with all
other applicable requirements of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
of 1977 and the applicable requirements of 30 CFR part 75.
(31) Within 60 days after the proposed decision and order becomes
final, the petitioner will submit proposed revisions for its approved
30 CFR part 48 training plan to the District Manager for the area in
which the mine is located. These proposed revisions will specify task
training for miners designated to examine the trailing cables for safe
operating condition and verify that the short-circuit settings of the
circuit interrupting devices that protect the affected trailing cables
do not exceed the settings specified in this petition. The training
will include the following:
(a) The hazards of setting the circuit interrupting devices too
high to adequately protect the trailing cables.
(b) How to verify that the circuit interrupting devices protecting
the trailing cables are properly set and maintained.
(c) Mining and operating procedures that will protect the trailing
cables against damage.
(d) How to protect the trailing cables against damage caused by
overheating cables due to excessive cable stored on cable reel(s) and
adjusting stored cable behind the cable anchor(s) as tramming distances
change.
(e) Proper procedures for examining the trailing cables to ensure
that cables are in safe operating condition by a visual inspection of
the entire cable, observing the insulation, the integrity of splices,
and nicks and abrasions.
The petitioner asserts that a decision in favor of this petition
will in no way provide less than the same measure of protection
afforded the miners under the existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2018-001-M.
Petitioner: Martin Marietta Kansas City, LLC, 1099 18th Street,
Suite 2150, Denver, Colorado 80202.
Mine: Randolph Deep Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 23-02308, located in Clay
County, Missouri; Stamper Underground Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 23-02232 and
Parkville Quarry, MSHA I.D. No. 23-01883, located in Platte County,
Missouri.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.6(a)(1) (Equipment and maintenance
requirements).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit the maintenance of a minimum of six
approved self-contained breathing apparatus at its mine rescue station
in lieu of twelve self-contained breathing apparatus. The petitioner
proposes to maintain a mine rescue station with a minimum of six
approved self-contained breathing apparatus and all equipment
identified in 30 CFR 49(a)(2) through (a)(9). This station would
contain sufficient equipment to equip one mine rescue team.
The petitioner states that:
(1) The Randolph Deep Mine is an underground limestone mine with
active workings accessed from the surface via twin declines, located
adjacent to one another and each 6750 feet long. It is a room and
pillar mine with multiple openings to active mining areas.
(2) The Stamper Underground Mine is an underground limestone mine
with active workings accessed from the surface via two separate adits
or entries; a decline for foot and vehicular traffic that is 1800 feet
long and a single escape shaft, which is 350 feet in depth and equipped
with a hoist for emergency evacuation. It is a room and pillar mine
with multiple openings to active mining areas.
(3) The Parkville Quarry is an underground limestone mine with
active workings accessed from the surface via three separate adits or
entries; a 900 feet long decline for foot and vehicular traffic and two
shafts equipped with ladders for emergency evacuation. Shaft No. 1 is
145 feet deep and Shaft No. 2 is 190 feet deep. It is a room and pillar
mine with multiple openings to active mining areas.
(4) The petitioner has established a single mine rescue team to
serve as the primary mine rescue team for all three of the mine sites.
The mine rescue team consists of seven qualified and trained members.
(5) The petitioner has entered into an agreement with Central
Plains Cement Company (``Central Plains'') whereby Central Plains
agrees to provide mine rescue services by the Sugar Creek Mine Rescue
Team as needed to petitioner. Central Plains is controlled by Eagle
Materials, Inc. Similarly, petitioner has agreed to provide mine rescue
services as needed to Central Plains.
(6) The petitioner has a mine rescue station located at the
Randolph Deep Mine which previously contained equipment sufficient only
to supply one mine rescue team. Both the Stamper Underground Mine and
the Parkville Quarry are within thirty minutes or less of ground travel
time from the Randolph Deep mine. Sugar Creek had its own mine rescue
station located within fifteen minutes of ground travel time from the
Randolph mine. The Sugar Creek mine rescue station initially contained
equipment sufficient to equip one mine rescue team. As of December 20,
2017, petitioner has relocated certain mine rescue team equipment,
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including six self-contained breathing apparatus, gas monitors, cap
lamps, and oxygen bottles to the Sugar Creek Mine rescue station to
ensure that the combined mine rescue station is in compliance with 30
CFR 49.6(a).
(7) Pursuant to the mine rescue services arrangement between
petitioner and Central Plains, there will always be two mine rescue
teams available whenever miners are underground and a minimum of twelve
approved self-contained breathing apparatus available for a mine
emergency. When maintained in the individual mine rescue stations, the
apparatus could be used immediately or transported to another mine
within a maximum forty-five minutes ground travel time.
(8) The Petitioner proposes the following for its mine rescue
station:
(a) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus: The mine rescue station
will be equipped with a minimum of six self-contained breathing
apparatus, each with a minimum of four hours capacity (approved by MSHA
and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health under 42
CFR part 84, subpart H), and any necessary equipment for testing such
apparatus.
(b) The mine operator will maintain a mine rescue station provided
with all equipment identified in 30 CFR 49.6(a)(2) through (a)(9).
The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will at
all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection
afforded the miners under the existing standard.
Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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