MSHA’s inspectors have increased the number of guarding violations they’ve handed out in each of the last four years. Using stone producing surface mines as an example, we estimate inspectors will hand out 27% more guarding violations this year than they did in 2007.
2007: 1,813
2008: 1,913
2009: 2,368
2010: 2,500*
As the most frequently cited standard in surface mines, it’s clear that inspectors have an eye out for guarding. The good news is, we can help! Superior’s guarding solutions will make your operation a safer place for you to work and MSHA to visit.
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