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MSHA ItemsInformation in this section has been received from either Michigan's Local MSHA field offices in Marquette and Lansing, MSHA's Metal/Nonmetal Regional Office in Duluth, MN or from MSHA itself. DO NOT consider this web page as an official source. We simply pass on information that we feel may contribute to the safety of mining operations in Michigan. If you have questions concerning this information, contact the appropriate MSHA agency directly. A list of phone contacts is at the bottom of this page. You can also check out MSHA's Web Site.
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for MSHA Part 46 Training - Surface Metal/Nonmetal Mines.
Visibility for Operating Large Haulage Equipment Large off-road haul trucks have large blind spots. Check out this report on Improving Haul Truck Operator Visibility.
NEW - MSHA Guidelines for Traffic Control at Surface Mines and Installations What's your mines traffic control plan? Got the right signs? Check it out by clicking MSHAs Traffic Control Guidelines.
Want to know what Michigan MSHA Inspectors will probably be looking at during your next inspection? Click on Inspection Checklist for a list of regulations that inspectors will probably be checking for in surface metal/non-metal mines.
Commonly Misunderstood MSHA Regulations Here's a set of regulations that many mining companies misunderstand. Hopefully this will clear up a few questions you may have about these regulations. This information was received from MSHA's Marquette Michigan field office. As always, this information is second hand and if you have further questions regarding this information, please contact the appropriate MSHA authority. Click on: MSHA Tidbits
MSHA Telephone Contacts MSHA Field Office - Marquette, MI - Phone: (906) 228-6805 MSHA Field Office - Lansing, MI - Phone: (517) 377-1751 MSHA Metal/Nonmetal Regional Office - Duluth, MN - Phone: (218) 720-5448 MSHA's Office of Information & Public Affairs - Phone: (703) 235-1452 MSHA Metal & Nonmetal Mine Safety & Health Administrator - (703) 235-1565
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For Mine Safety Training in Michigan - Contact Dave Carlson at dcarlson@mtu.edu
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