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Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent
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Mine Safety and Health Administration
In accordance with Departmental
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United States v. Richard M. Osborne,
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Petitions for Modification of
Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standard
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This notice is a summary of
a petition for modification submitted to
the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) by the party
listed below.
DATES: All comments on the petition
must be received by MSHA’s Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances
on or before September 19, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments, identified by ‘‘docket
number’’ on the subject line, by any of
the following methods:
1. Email: zzMSHA-comments@
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.
Persons delivering documents are
required to check in at the receptionist’s
desk in Suite 4E401. Individuals may
inspect a copy 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 (fax). [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
SUMMARY:
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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. Petition for Modification
Docket Number: M–2018–006–M.
Petitioner: U.S. Silica Company, 838
VFW Drive, Festus, Missouri 63028.
Mines: Festus Plant, MSHA I.D. No.
23–02377, located in Jefferson County,
Missouri.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 56.13020
(Use of compressed air).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit an alternative
method using a Clothes Cleaning
Process that removes dust from a
miner’s clothing.
The petitioner states that:
(1) The proposed alternative method
has been developed jointly between
UniminCorporation and the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH and successfully tested
by NIOSH to reduce a miner’s exposure
to respirable dust, thus reducing the
miner’s health risks. The system
consists of four major components: a
cleaning booth, an air spray manifold,
an air reservoir, and an exhaust
ventilation system.
(2) Only miners trained in the
operation of the cleaning booth will be
permitted to use the booth to clean their
clothes.
(3) Petitioner will incorporate the
Clothes Cleaning Process and
manufacturer’s instruction manuals into
their MSHA Part 48b training plan and
train affected miners in the process.
(4) Miners entering the booth will
examine valves and nozzles for damage
or malfunction and will close the door
fully before opening the air valve. Any
defects will be repaired prior to the
booth being used.
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(5) Miners entering the booth will
wear eye protection, ear plugs or muffs
for hearing protection, and respiratory
protection. Respiratory protection will
consist of a full-face or half-mask
respirator that meets or exceeds the
minimum requirements of a N95 filter to
which the miner has been fit-tested. As
an alternative, the use of a full-face
respirator will meet the requirements for
eye protection. A sign will be
conspicuously posted requiring the
above personal protective equipment
when the booth is entered.
(6) Air flow through the booth will be
at least 2,000 cubic feet per minute to
maintain negative pressure during use
of the cleaning system in order to
prevent contamination of the
environment outside the booth. Airflow
will be in a downward direction,
thereby moving contaminants away
from the miner’s breathing zone.
(7) Air pressure through the spray
manifold will be limited to 30 pounds
per square inch or less. A lock box with
a single, plant manager controlled key
will be used to prevent regulator
tampering.
(8) The air spray manifold will consist
of schedule 80 steel pipe that has a
failure pressure of 1,300 pounds per
square inch and will be capped at the
base and actuated by an electrically
controlled ball valve at the top.
(9) Air nozzles must not exceed 30
pound(s) per square inch gauge.
(10) The upper most spray of the
spray manifold will be located below
the booth users breathing zone. Some
type of mechanical device can be used
to cover the upper air nozzles to meet
the specific height of the user.
(11) Air nozzles will be guarded to
eliminate the possibility of incidental
contact, which could create mechanical
damage to the air nozzles during the
clothes cleaning process.
(12) Petitioner will conduct periodic
maintenance checks of the booth in
accordance with the recommendations
contained in the manufacture’s
instruction manual.
(13) The air reservoir tank supplying
air to the manifold system will be of
sufficient volume to permit no less than
20 seconds of continuous cleaning time.
(14) An appropriate hazard warning
sign will be posted on the booth to state
at a minimum, ‘‘Compressed Air’’ and
‘‘Respirable Dust’’.
(15) A pressure relief valve designed
for the booth’s air reservoir will be
installed.
(16) The mine will exhaust dust-laden
air from the booth into a local exhaust
ventilation system or duct outside the
facility while ensuring there is no reentrainment back into the structure.
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The petitioner asserts that proposed
alternative method will at all times
guarantee no less than the same measure
of protection afforded by the standard.
Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,
and Variances.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standard
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice is a summary of a petition for modification
submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the
party listed below.
DATES: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA's Office
of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before September 19,
2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ``docket
number'' on the subject line, by any of the following methods:
1. Email: [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 a copy 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 (fax). [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
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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. Petition for Modification
Docket Number: M-2018-006-M.
Petitioner: U.S. Silica Company, 838 VFW Drive, Festus, Missouri
63028.
Mines: Festus Plant, MSHA I.D. No. 23-02377, located in Jefferson
County, Missouri.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 56.13020 (Use of compressed air).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit an alternative method using a Clothes
Cleaning Process that removes dust from a miner's clothing.
The petitioner states that:
(1) The proposed alternative method has been developed jointly
between UniminCorporation and the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH and successfully tested by NIOSH to reduce a
miner's exposure to respirable dust, thus reducing the miner's health
risks. The system consists of four major components: a cleaning booth,
an air spray manifold, an air reservoir, and an exhaust ventilation
system.
(2) Only miners trained in the operation of the cleaning booth will
be permitted to use the booth to clean their clothes.
(3) Petitioner will incorporate the Clothes Cleaning Process and
manufacturer's instruction manuals into their MSHA Part 48b training
plan and train affected miners in the process.
(4) Miners entering the booth will examine valves and nozzles for
damage or malfunction and will close the door fully before opening the
air valve. Any defects will be repaired prior to the booth being used.
(5) Miners entering the booth will wear eye protection, ear plugs
or muffs for hearing protection, and respiratory protection.
Respiratory protection will consist of a full-face or half-mask
respirator that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of a N95
filter to which the miner has been fit-tested. As an alternative, the
use of a full-face respirator will meet the requirements for eye
protection. A sign will be conspicuously posted requiring the above
personal protective equipment when the booth is entered.
(6) Air flow through the booth will be at least 2,000 cubic feet
per minute to maintain negative pressure during use of the cleaning
system in order to prevent contamination of the environment outside the
booth. Airflow will be in a downward direction, thereby moving
contaminants away from the miner's breathing zone.
(7) Air pressure through the spray manifold will be limited to 30
pounds per square inch or less. A lock box with a single, plant manager
controlled key will be used to prevent regulator tampering.
(8) The air spray manifold will consist of schedule 80 steel pipe
that has a failure pressure of 1,300 pounds per square inch and will be
capped at the base and actuated by an electrically controlled ball
valve at the top.
(9) Air nozzles must not exceed 30 pound(s) per square inch gauge.
(10) The upper most spray of the spray manifold will be located
below the booth users breathing zone. Some type of mechanical device
can be used to cover the upper air nozzles to meet the specific height
of the user.
(11) Air nozzles will be guarded to eliminate the possibility of
incidental contact, which could create mechanical damage to the air
nozzles during the clothes cleaning process.
(12) Petitioner will conduct periodic maintenance checks of the
booth in accordance with the recommendations contained in the
manufacture's instruction manual.
(13) The air reservoir tank supplying air to the manifold system
will be of sufficient volume to permit no less than 20 seconds of
continuous cleaning time.
(14) An appropriate hazard warning sign will be posted on the booth
to state at a minimum, ``Compressed Air'' and ``Respirable Dust''.
(15) A pressure relief valve designed for the booth's air reservoir
will be installed.
(16) The mine will exhaust dust-laden air from the booth into a
local exhaust ventilation system or duct outside the facility while
ensuring there is no re-entrainment back into the structure.
The petitioner asserts that proposed alternative method will at all
times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded by
the standard.
Sheila McConnell,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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