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MSHA Internal Audit Reports, 2010 Regions 3 and 4 - Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia Table of Contents Hebron, OH Field Ofﬁce -- p 2

U.S. Department of Labor

Mine Safety and Health Administration 11 00 Wilson Boulevard Arlington , Virginia 22209-3939

AUG 2 5 2010
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT l. PHILLIPS Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations Mine Safety and Health THROUGH: PETER J. MONTALI ~~ Acting Director of Accountability for Mine Safety and Health JERRY J. KISSELL ~ BILLY RANDOLPH ;?t ARLIE A. WEBB Accountability Specialists

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MSHA Office of Accountability Audit, M/NM Notlb.._Q_entral District, Hebron Field Office, Hebron, OH, a n d • . ···- .... . .... . .. " ' --.-1

Introduction
This memorandum summarizes the Office of Accountability audit of the subject district office, f~eld office, and mine. Audit subjects included MSHA field activities, level of enforcement, Field Activity Reviews (FAR's), Accompanied Activities (AA's), MSHA supervisory and managerial oversight and the conditions and practices at the mine. The audit was conducted by Accountability Specialists Arlie A. Webb, Jerry Kissell, Acting Accountability Specialist Billy Randolph, any tcting Director of the Office of ~untability Peter J. Montali during the week of. ) · -•h Positive findings and issues requiring attention are included in this audit report.

Overview

The district audit was conducted from _ and included a review of administrative, technical, and other areas such as Special Investigations and the ACRI Program. The field office audit was conducted on Monday, · ·. -- ·- 1d the on-site portier nf the audit was conducted o n - . - - ·- Accompanying the audit teams wer ' ·

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· • +hA t,:.::~m ~ccomoanied inspection parties to the I On-site areas and equipment observed at t h ... _.Jded the dredge and floating conveyors, fire suppression, the service barge ana service boat, the docking areas, the sky tram, surface conveyor belts to the plant (including the FC-9 Belt, FC-1 0 Belt, FC-2 Belt, FS-20 belt, C-1 Belt and C-2 Belt), stacker conveyor belts . (including the C-9, C-10, and C-11 stacker belts), guarding, power supply and electrical cables, emergency stopping switches. Work boats were examined (including the WB-2 and WB-3 boats). Mobile equipment included a CAT D-6 dozer, a CAT D-7 dozer and a CAT D-9 dozer, a CAT 980C front end loader, an International 8500 equipment truck, a Ford F-550 maintenance truck, a skid steer, a man lift and a street sweeper. Roadways, berming and signage were looked at as well as the main office, the supply building, the South Wing parts storage building, the North MCC room, South MCC room, the CRI MCC substation, the c6ne crusher, the vertical impact crusher, and the maintenance shop. Training and examination records were also reviewed . --

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accom~d insp_ection p~rties tot~

..CC:site area.s and equipment observed at .. mine included the crushing plant, quarry, and dragune. Mobile equipment observed included two haul trucks, two front end loaders, flat bed service truck, skid steer, water truck. Other areas included the traffic controls, a scalping plant, the MCC room, the scale house, the maintenance shop, the office and a review of required records.

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S&S Rate Comparison
S&S rates for the Hebron, Ohio field Office were below the district and national levels for FY 2009. Currently in FY 2010 the Hebron field office is above the national average, and the district is below the national average.
S&S Rate Comparison District Field Office

Fiscal Year 2009 2010

24.23% 37.57%

24.46% 32.66%

National Average 27.93% 36.92%

Time and Activity Comparison

Time distribution for E01 inspections conducted out of the Hebron, Ohio field office from October 2008 to June 2010 indicated that onsite time for surface facilities decreased from 61.09% in FY 2008 to 60.91% in FY 2009 and currently is 67.56% in FY 2010. Time spent in the "other" category decreased from 13.06% to 11.70% during the same time period, and currently is 8.12% for FY 2010.

FY2008
2008 Nat'l Avg

FY2009
2009 Nat'l Avg

FY2010
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Nat'l Avg

Time Distribution (Percent) - E01 Inspections at Surface Facilities Citations Citations Total Total Travel Issued Issued Other On-Site Percent Off-site On-site 21.83% 13.05% 61.09% 2.63% 4.03% 100.00% 10.19% 61.86% 20.39% 2.96% 7.55% 100.00% 20.36% 11.70% 60.91% 3.63% 7.03% 100.00% 20.77% 10.23% 61.91% 3.69% 7.10% 100.00% 67.56% 16.66% 8.12% 2.57% 7.66% 100.00% 20.30% 9.83% 61.92% 3.53% 7.94% 100.00%

*Total on-s1te t1me mcludes Citations 1ssued on-s1te.

Time distribution for E01 inspections conducted out of the Hebron, Ohio field office from October 2008 to June 2010 indicated that onsite time for surface mines increased from 54.51% in FY 2008 to 62.15% in FY 2009, and currently is 66.13% in FY 2010. In addition, time spent in the "other" category decreased from 18.02% to 12.61% for the same time period and currently is 9.84% for FY 2010.
Time Distribution (Percent) - E01 Inspections at Surface Mines Citations Citations Total Total Travel Issued Issued Other On-Site Percent On-site Off-site 23.19% 18.02% · 54.51% 1.90% 4.28% 100.00% 26.33% 11.77% 56.23% 3.13% 5.67% 100.00% 19.48% 12.61% 5.76% 62.15% 3.48% 100.00% 25.96% 11.54% 56.38% 3.26% 6.11% 100.00% 18.29% 9.84% 66.13% 5.74% 4.48% 100.00% 24.71% 11.51% 56.76% 3.55% 7.02% 100.00%

FY2008

;woe Nat'J Avg
FY2009
2009 Nat'l Avg

FY2010
2010 Nat'l Avg

*Total on-s1te time Includes atations 1ssued on-s1te.

Time distribution for E01 inspections conducted out of the Hebron, Ohio fteld office from October 2008 to June 2010 indicated that onsite time for underground mines decreased from 63.78% in FY 2008 to 60,19% in FY 2009, and currently is 60.89% in FY 2010. In addition, time spent in the "other" category decreased from 18.84% to 12.39% for the same time period and currently is 10.65% for FY 2010.
Time Distribution (Percent) - E01 Inspections at Underground Mines Citations Citations Total Total Travel Other Issued Issued On-Site Percent On-site Off-site 16.45% 18.84% 63.78% 0.61% 0.93% 100.00% 23.44% 11.15% 60.23% 1.62% 5.18% 100.00% 60.19% 7.17% 20.25% 12.39% 2.00% 100.00% 24.03% 10.98% 60.06% 2.14% 4.94% 100.00% 21.97% 10.65% 60.89% 1.34% 6.49% 100.00% 2.47% 23.88% 11.09% 59.58% 5.45% 100.00%

FY2008
2008 Nat'l Avg

FY2009
2009 Nat'l Avg

FY2010

2010 Nat'l Avg * Total on-s1te t1me mcludes citations 1ssued on-site.

Audit Results
The audit revealed positive findings in several areas, including the following: 1. MSHA personnel conducted themselves in a professional and courteous manner to the OA and the mine operator at all times 2. District files were maintained in excellent order. 3. 2nd level reviews, FAR's/AA's are tracked by the ADM 4. 2nd level reviews indicated thorough examination by the ADM and feedback to supervisors for inaccurate documentation,·incorrect use of standards and corrections to be addressed with inspectors. 5. Proper enforcement of regulations and policies during the audit. 6. Mining operations appeared to have had complete and thorough inspections during previous regular inspections. 7. Justifications for citations issued during the audit were thoroughly documented in the inspector's notes and the citation and order documentation form. 8. Inspectors asked the appropriate questions to gather all necessary information in order to properly evaluate the gravity and negligence of the citations issued. 9. Weekly staff meetings included inspector participation in presentation of topics. These meetings are documented and maintained in a file at the field office.

The audit also revealed some issues that require corrective actions, including the following: 1. Citations issued should include more detailed information in the condition or practice. (See Attachment C) 2. The district should investigate whether or nCUJgpsoil plant with multiple screens · property (operated b~ miners) falls o. . .) under MSHA jurisdiction. Currently, this equipment is not being inspected.

Attachments
A. Office of Accountability Checklist with comments, recommendations, and references B.
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issued during this audit

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Enforcement actions with questionable evaluations

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Evaluate supervisory review of inspection reports and documentation for completeness. Inadequate

Adequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

The narrative of citations should include more detailed information regarding the condition or practice. (See Attachment C)

2.
.Adequate

Determine if supervisors address report deficiencies immediately

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

3. Adequate

Determine if supervisors are visiting mines

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Supervisor travels with all inspectors assigned to the field office and contributes to E01 inspections.

4.
Adequate

Evaluate the quality of Field Activity Review reports (FARs)

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Feedback on FARs indicated that supervisory evaluations were well done.

5. Adequate

Determine if supervisors/managers are identifying and addressing performance or behavior based issues during ~d after accompanied inspections are conducted

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Attachment A

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Mine ID

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6. Adequate

Evaluate the quality of Accompanied Activity Inspections Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Feedback on Accompanied Activity reports indicated that supervisory evaluations were well done.

7.
Adequate

J?etermine if supervisors are reviewing mine files

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

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Determine if Assistant District Manager is holding supervisor accountable for Field Activity Reviews, and Accompanied Activity Reviews

8. Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

A tracking spreadsheet is maintained by the ADM to record when he receives the reports and to ensure all required FAR's and AA' s are completed.

9. Adequate

Determine if District Manager is using Performance Management System to hold ADMs accountable for oversight of subordinates

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

11. Adequate

Evaluate supervisory and management review of 103(i) (spot inspection) tracking system for compliance with time frames

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Attachment A

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12. Adequate

Determine if supervisors and managers are ensuring that 103(i) inspections are not combined with any other type of inspection

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

13. Adequate

Determine if supervisors, staff assistants, and other management personnel are reviewing work products for accuracy and completeness

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Interviews at the district level indicate district management and staff are randomly pulling inspection reports for field offices for review.

14.

Determine if supervisors are monitoring inspector.time and activity documentation to ensure proper use of time by inspector Comments Below Adequate Inadequate Not Applicable

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15. Adequate

Determine if supervisors are using the Performance Management System to hold inspectors accountable for properly evaluating gravity and negligence, termination due dates, and timely termination of citations

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

(See Attaclunent C)

16.

Determine if supervisors are adequately evaluating the level of enforcement

Adequate -

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Bel?w ~

A review of violations frol!l the previous two inspections at the two mines visited indicate there are some citations with questionable evaluations or weak documentation to support the enforcement actions. (See attachment C)

Attachment A

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17. Adequate

Determine if District Manager is monitoring the ACRI program and using the Performance Management System to ensure that CLRs justify changes

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

18. Adequate

Determine if District Manager is using discretion in granting conferences

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

19. Adequate

Determine if second level reviews and Peer Reviews are used to assess supervisory review of enforcement actions

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Feedback from second level reviews of Accompanied Activity reports and Field Activity reports indicate quality assessments of supervisory reviews.

20. Adequate

Determine if appropriate actions are taken by supervisors and manager with respect to issues of misconduct and/ or poor performance

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below~

No current issues of poor performance were observed during this audit.

21. Adequate

Evaluate inspector/ specialist knowledge of documentation required and process for completing PKW Forms.

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Several inspectors were interviewed regarding PKW forms and appear to have a good understanding of the proper method for completing these forms.

Attachment A

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22. Adequate

Evaluate the district's process for performing Possible Knowing/Willful (PKW) reviews and initiating or denying special investigations

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Conunents Below

23. Adequate

Determine if District Manager is using Performance Management System to hold the Supervisory Special Investigator accountable for properly evaluating potential cases

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Conunents Below

24. Adequate

Determine if managers and supervisors are using required "standardized reports" to review critical data relevant to inspections and investigations . ·

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Key indicators are used

25. Adequate

Determine if complete and thorough inspections are being conducted and adequately documented

Inadequate

Comments Below

One scalping screen was observed at the on · · was raised as it had not been

mine site visited and a question

26. Adequate

Determine if inspection notes support the inspector's assertion that the mine was inspected in its entirety, including health sampling

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Determine that the inspector spent sufficient time on off-shifts and on weekends

Adequate

Inadequate

NotApplicable

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Comments Below

28.
Adequate

Determine if all mine records and postings are examined during the inspection

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

29. Adequate

Determine if the amount of time expended on each inspection activity and area of the mine is sufficient to accomplish inspection goals

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

30. Adequate

Evaluate each citation/ order for inspector's determination of gravity, negligence, number of persons affected, and the level of enforcement

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Citations issued during the audit were well thought out, and evaluations were justified by the inspector. Evaluate inspector's observation of back/ Ground conditions

31.

A~equate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Attachment A

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32.

Evaluate conditions of working areas and observe work cycle

Adequate

Inadequate

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A full work cycle was not observed at

33.

Observe noise SPL and air quality gas checks by inspector

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

mine, no Sampling procedures were corr.followed at t h e sampling was conducted at the mine as it was not runrung dwing the mine visit.

34. Adequate

Determine adequacy of training plans (interview miners)

Inadequate

Not

Comments Below

Although the training plan was adequate at the mine, a 104(g) Order was issued when a customer ~id not obtain site specific training prior to entering the mine.

35.

Evaluate Self-Rescuer conditions

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

36. Adequate

Examine electrical equipment (Includes electrical cables/equipment/power supply stations, etc.)

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below (See attaclunent B)

Inspector correctly identified and cited violations

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37.

Evaluate several pieces of equipment for permissibility (Gassy mines) Inadequate

Adequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

38.

Examine compliance with regulations for escape and evacuation

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

39.

Evaluate integrity of primary and alternate escapeways

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

40.

Evaluate condition and maintenance on conveyor belts, structures, and guarding Comments Below

43. Adequate

Evaluate cleanup of accumulations/housekeeping

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Housekeeping was very One citation was issued at

mine. (See attachment B)

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45. Adequate

Examine mine bulletin board and evaluate adequacy of all required postings

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

46. Adequate

Interview responsible person(s) and evaluate knowledge of emergency response, evacuation procedures, and fire fighting proces~s and first aid (Person in charge)

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

·48.
Adequate

D~termine if districts

are conducting sufficient, in-depth Peer Reviews

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

A District peer review of the Marquette Michigan field office was completed in August of 2009, and in 2010 the Vincennes, IN field·office is to receive a district level peer review.

49.

Determine if MSHA headquarters is conducting sufficient, in-depth Peer Reviews

Adequate

Inadequate ~

Not Applicable

Comments Below

The last Headquarters review in the North Central District was conducted at the Ft. Dodge, IA, and Marquette, MI field offices in July of 2005.

50. Adequate

Determine if Peer Reviews include a visit to the mine, and include observation of the working areas, equipment, travel ways and any other provisions

Inadequate

Not Applicable

· Comments Below

Attachment A

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51. Adequate

Evaluate the two most current completed EOl (regular) inspection reports (two quarters) Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

The two previous E-01 inspection reports reviewed for both the mines visited indicated thorough and complete documentation and all required forms were included.

52. Adequate

Ten most current completed E02 (103(i) spot) inspection reports (Gassy mines)

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below·

53.

Citations and orders issued during previous tWo quarters

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

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The narrative of several citations issued during the two previous inspections at these mines appear to need improvement in describing the hazard, exposure, and number of persons affected to support the inspector's evaluations. (See attachment C)

54. Adequate

Determine if 104(d) tracking system is in place at the office being audited, and is being kept up to date

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

55. Adequate

Determine mine files are legible, and up to date

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Attachment A

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56. Adequate

Determine if miners are adequately trained in the provisions of any new conditions/ changes/ equipment at the mine.

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below~

No changes at the mine were identified since the last inspection.

57.
Adequate

Evaluate the effectiveness of field office supervisors support of, and communication with inspectors

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Communications and support observed indicated a very good working relationship between the FO supervisor and inspectors.

58.
Adequate

Review documentation of staff meetings/ safety meetings to determine their effectiveness and relevance to the Agency's mission and current issues

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Weekly staff meetings included inspector participation in presentation of topics. These meetings are documented and maintained in a file at the field office.

59.

Are MSHA Forms 7000-1 accurately reviewed for proper information and potential violations, unsafe practices, or conditions?

Adequate

Inadequate

Comments Below

7000-1 Accident and injury reports were reviewed for _ and found to be in proper order with no issues and properly monitored by the MSHA for possible violations.

Attachment A

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60.

Determine if inspectors have sufficient equipment and supplies to conduct thorough inspections.

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Corrunents Below

61.

Determine if adequate clo~e-out conferences are being conducted at the end of each inspection.

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

62.

Determine if E01 inspections at surface mines includes an observation/ evaluation of blast hole drilling, loading, and blasting operations.

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

No blasting at either of the mine visited

63.

Determine if manpower at the field office is sufficient to ensure adequate, complete inspections, investigations, and ·o ther activities.

Adequate

Inadequate

Not Applicable

Comments Below

Attachment A

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United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District

North Central

Field Ollin, OH

Mine ID

Date

Mine Citation/Order

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(Contraclor)

The floor of the International Maintenance Truck (Co.i 43642) has not been kept clean and orderly. Gloves, papers, wrags, debris, and an unsecured fire extinguisher are on the drivers floor. The materials present a hazard to the driver and others on the roads and mine areas, from the shifting of the materials by operation of the vehicle. This will cause inhibited or blocked access to the foot controls of the truck, and result in the loss of control. Control loss would result in the operator receiving possible broken bones and blunt force trauma from a sudden stop, veering on the roadways, or collision with another object. The truck is used daily and frequently, by one person who conducted the pre op, and did not clear the floor.

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United States Deparbnent of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District
North Central Field Office

Hebron, OH

Mine ID

Mine Citation/Order

u.s. Deoartment of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration

VVI&JI-v•-

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(COIIInlctol) Sa. Wrillen N&

<1030) 0

The hydraulic winch spool on the Mandy WB-3 Work Barge is not guarded to prevent access to the rotating spool and 5/8 inch diameter winch cable. Also a back guard is not present to prevent a broken cable or hook from the winch from coming thru the pilots window. The winch and barge are operated by one person on day and afternoon, ·every two days, to move the water anchor points for dredge positioning. The lack of guarding would allow contact with the cable/spool pinch point and a broken cable to come into the pilot house~ This would result in crushing injuries to extremities and impact injuries from flying glass and cable to the pilots head.

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United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District North Central Field Office Hebron, OH

Mine ID

Date

Mine Citation/Order

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Safe access has not been maintained in the South Wing Parts Storage Area of the Shop Building. Windows are broken and have various jagged pieces still hanging in the overhead and side windows of the building. Approximately 1/3 or more of the total windows are in this condition. Approximately 44 windows are located on the top two sides of this area and are near the 16 to 20 feet height level ·above the shop floor. All the top windows are connected to a steel mechanism that opened the windows when it was a barn. On the sides of the building are approximately 50 windows. The presence of the partially broken windows and glass pieces remaining in the frames of the affected windows creates a hazard of being dislodged and falling onto a person, causing deep cuts, muscle, and nerve damage and debilitating blood loss. The storage area is accessed daily by one person and often another s. Ollnllnulllan F'am (MSiv. Fam 7000-3a) lit!
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United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District

North Central

Field Offire

Hebron, OH

Mine ID

c•
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Mine Citation/Order
Continuation

U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration
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employee when procuring parts. The storeroom clerks delivery/parts truck is parked in the bay area beneath the upper windows.Safe access cited previously 5 times.

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United States Deparbnent of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District

North
Central

Field Office

Hebron,OH

MineiD

Mine Citation/Order

U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration

(Conncliar)

a. Condition or Pt8alce Sa. Wrilln Notice (1039) D Safe access has not been provided at the Cl Conveyor access ladder/walkway end at the drive end of the conveyor. The handrail of the ladder on the west side is 1 3/4 inches from the exposed end of a smooth rotating (approx. 5 1/2 inch diameter) shaft end. Using the ladder would place one hand of a miner in close proximity with the moving shaft end. Touching the moving shaft would cause a jerk reaction, and an employee would loose their grip with one hand and possibly slide down the ladder impacting the rungs with legs, knees, and the upper torso. Resulting injuries would be bruises, cuts, and possible broken bones. The area is accessed by one person on two shifts daily.

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56.11001

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United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office" Accountability of District North Central Field Office Hebron, OH

I
Mine

Mine ID

:tte

Mine Citation/Order

_._
I

u.s. DeDartment or Labor

and Health AdministratiOn

(Conlnc:lllc)

Flying materials are coming off the top deck of the Sl Screen Deck at the Sand Plant. Small stones are bouncing from under the worn rubber flaps and off the bumper area of the deck. They are flying over the top discharge chute area and impacting onto the deck in front of the screen. This causes an impact hazard to employees who acce·s s this deck. Bruises, cuts, and possible eye injury, would be expected from being struck from the flying debris. The area is accessed daily by one person on day and afternoon shift.

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56.14110

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United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability
District

North Central

Field Office

Hebron. OH

Mme ID

Date

88/63/2618 69:19

t489288931

PAGE 82

rhe outer proteet1ve J~cket for the ene~gized 480 volt power cable had sustained damage that exposed the insulated inner ~onduetors to possible neehanical damage. . rhe damaqed portion of the power eable was located at the· elevated walkway of the AC Screen drive motor at steel floor level. The opening in the odter protective jacket was~ inches in diameter . .. Miners were exposed to electrical hazards associated with 480 volts AC. Miners contacting electricity will receive ' electrical shock and/or burns. Miners enter this area to perform inspection, repairs and lubrication of the conveyor head pulley and screen drive unit. The inner insulated conductors appear~d to und~qed.

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United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability

Disbict

North Central

Freid Office

Hebron. OH

Mmo m

Date

08/63/2618 119:19

74119288931

NC DIST f£BRGI

PAGE

· -- ~NGLH!ii 0 rhe fin type tail puu·e y was not provided with any means of guarding to . >revent miners from contacting the rotating parts. The un9Q&rded area measured ~nd found to be 30 inches vide and 24 inchea high and vas 66 inches from the top of the built up ~terial at ground level. The material that waa built up #as compacted and hard witch indicated that had been allowed to remain for ~ period of time. Miners working in thia area were exposed to~tanglement hazards aasociated with rotating self cleaning fin type pulleys. Miners contacting the rotating pulley will receive lacerations and/or amputation of the fingexs, hand or a~ injuries. Tbe grease cert vas 8 inches from the rotating parts. There were no barriers or other means to detour miners from accessing the tail pulley. _ear- ____ ,OOD;!! 0

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Attachment 8 - Citations Issued During Audit

United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District North Central Field Office [ Hebron, OH / MineiD

Date

89/B3/2B19 99:19

7489299931

NC DIST l-£BRGI

PrGE

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bere was .a knock-out cove~ plate missing from the inner panel of the 480 volt treaker box. The breaker box was located on the east wall 54 inches from floor .evel of the KCC for the procesaing plant. The openinq was approximately 4 .nches long x·l ~inches high with an energized bare conductor approximately 4 inches from the face of breaker box. Miners were exposed to electrical hazards tseociated ·with a single phase of 480 volts. HineriHIIaking contact with ~nergized conductors will receive electrical shock and or burn injuries. The 'paning is at a location that would make it dif.ficul t to contact the inner ~are energi~ed termination point&. ~ha outer dOor fox the breaker b~ panel ;;ras closed.

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United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District

North Central

Field Office

Hebron,OH

MineiD

Date

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86

88183/2818 89:19

7489288931

!'«: DIST fof:BRGI .

PAGE

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: liiiiiii • ......_. ...Wiiililt§st§ a :he 480 volt power cable, for the Crusher Stone Conveyor, was not provided 1itb a complete fitting. The fitting for the 480 ~olt power cable at the motor junction box had the retaining nut and rubber crush bushing missing expos~ng :he power cable inner .insulated conductors and termination points to damaqe. rhe power eable had ~ inch of the inner conductors exposed adjacent to the 'teal structure approximately 30 inches from the steel elevated walkway ;urface. Miners in the area were exposed to electrical hazards associated with lBO volts AC. Miner contacting elect~icity will receive electrical shock andJo:t buxn injuriee. 'l'be outer pxotect.he cover and the tamination points appeared to be undamaged. The electric· ~ontinuity and resistance test for this plant had been pe~formed _ two weeks prior to inspection
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Attachment B - Citations Issued During Audit

United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District .._--:N...:.o:..:.r:::.th::;;,_---J1 Field Office Central _ Hebron,OH MineiD

Date

!'8183/2818 ___ 89:19

7489298931

NC DIST f£1!RtN

PAGE

rhe Elevated walkway ac was covered with mate~ial spillaqe, loose screen · :loths along with a water line coiled up in the walkway. The third level Pf ~he elevated walkway ' of the Telemith acreen plant. ~he spillea mate~ial :ove~ed an area approximat~ly 3 feet long and S feet wide and was tpproximately 24 inches at its high point sloping down on the . Neat . ~ide. ~here ~ere several sc~een cloth• lying on· the walkway on the North side w1th the . ~ater boa~ on the south side of the screen. Min~rs working in this area were exposed to slip, trip and/or fall hazards, Mine~s falling to a expanded metal elevated walkway surface will receive laeeraticna, bruising and/or contusion injuries. The spilled material appeared to be firm and compacted.

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Attachment B - Citations Issued During Audit

United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability
District

North Central

Field Office

He"'on, OH

Mme lD

Date

88/83/2818 89:19

7489288931

NC DIST I1EBRQol

f'AGE ea

tliiJ+t•N a splice in the 4BU volt power cable was not complete. The power cable fo~ :he vibrating feeder was suspended on the underside of main feeo hoppor 7 feet ; inchea fr~ ground level. The inner insulateo conductors were not provided ~ith protection near that of original, the conductors were t~isted together ~ith twist type wire connectors, these connectors were not provided with a )unction box nor~re the splice sealed to exclude moister. The ccmptmy electrician had installed .the power cable with out knowledge that an outer ~rotective cover for the electric magnetic coil was missing from this unit. the mountin9 bolts for t.he cover were broken off and painted over. MineJ:S working in the a.:ea were exposed to electrical hazards associated with 480 volts.' Miners contacting electricity will receive electrical shock and/or ~urn inju~ies. The inner insulation appeared to be
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Attachment B - Citations Issued During Audit

United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability
District

North Central

Field Office

Hebron,OH

MineiD

Date

BB/B3/2B1B 89:19

74B928B931 .

NCDIST~

PAGE

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~power

lines ·~~Q~~- ~ve the ramp· at the ~in feed hopper was not installed according to the National Electric Code. The pawer line has a voltage of 13000 phase to phase and vas 21 feet f~om ground su~face.vhen measured by an AEP employee. The largest piece of mobile equipment .that passes under these energized power lines was 13 feet high wit~ all components in the lowered position. Miners use Eucli~ Haul tucks to dump material into the hopper at the dump point located approximately 45 feet fro~ directly beneath the power lines •. The protective cab cover of the dump bed will be higher that the power linea ~n a raised position on the ramp. Miners ope~ating the haul trucks ware exposed to electrical and fire hazards associated with mobile equipment contactinv lJk phase to phase. Miners involved with mobile equipment contacting high potential power lines
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Attachment B - Citations Issued During Audit

United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability
District

North Central

Field Office

1-!ebron.OH

MmelD

Date

1!18/83/2818

89:19

741!1921!18931

NC DIST I£BRCH

PAGE

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fill receive fatal electrical shock and/or burn injuries. Miners dump several Loads of material into the hopper during a normal working shift. The plant ~as last operated on Saturday June 12, 2010. The plant operat~r had stated that the company had an occurrence of a piece of mobile equipment contactinq the powez lines. ··

Attachment B - C~tations Issued During Audit
34

United States Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability District North Central Field Office Hebron, OH

Mine m

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lo means of fall protection/p~evention were being used while employees were ;nockinq' down bUild up material and large boulders from the feed hopper 1ri~zly screen . Miners were accessing the e~panded metal material at the south !ast corner'of the feed hopper with a drop to ground surface of approximately !0 feet. The area. where boulders were located had openings of 16 inches x 16 inches with the· feed hopper base se~eral feat below. The hopper waa not )rovided with handrails on tbe west and South sides to prevent fallinq 20 feet to ground below. The qround surface was caTered with pieces of rebar and other ~bstacles . Miners accessing this area were exposea .to fall hazards associated with heights of S to lO feet. Miners falling from these heights will receive sprang stra~ns and/or broken bone injuries. Miners enter this area on a · . reqular b&sia to clear build up
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ftaterial. there were two 10 foot sections of pie and two 6 foot solid steel ~ars located at access point to feed hopper grizzly screen.
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Hebron, OH

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customer driver woo ,,.,~ proved with site-specific hazard awareness :raining for the Mine site. The customer was dumping material out of ~he :rai~e~ at the topsoil plan~ ot the ~eat eide of the entrance roadway adjacent :o the qate. This customer has been at this location four times prior for Approximately " hour each time at the stock pile ueas being loaded with ?recessed material. The training is to be provided before any per~on ~ecomes ~xposed to the mine site hazards. The customer would be exposed to mining 1azards that would be associated in these areas. There were no signs posted at the entrance of this operation and a second nethod was provided at the office for customers and venders to read and file a fo~ witb the company however the customer admitted that he did not take the time to go to the office befo~e unloading the material. A sign was
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the mine operator failea to post signs at the entrance and through out tha nine waxninq of hazards, right away of equipment, and indicating safe )perating speeds fox the road conditions and amount of traffic. ~he main road leading in frOM the pubXic roadway to the scale house was approximately 900 feet long with two access roadways cominq from the plant and shop area to an intersection. Th~ roadway leading to the drag line is shared by the perform · company and the concrete recycle plant. The roa~ays are traveled by several pieces of off road mobile equipment, over road semi trucks and customer . vehicles. Miners and cust0111ers were expoaed t.o collision hazards aa:sociated with off road mobile ~quipment. Persons involved with a collision will receive contusions, lacerations and/or broken bone injuries.

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NC DIST I-£BIOSition. The right drive tires were able to travel allow!ng the machine ·to _Jnexpectedly travel while the miner eXited the machine durinq idol condition. rhe park braKe· for the left side did hold the machine tram mov~n9 when tested '" a grade. Miners .were ex.posed to being thrown from or tossed about the skid steer while exiting. Miners being thrown · about the interior o~ exit the ~pexatora cab will receive contusions, bruising, and/or laceration injuries. ~inera were observed entering and egiting the skid steer .while the enqine was turned ofr several times during the inspection.
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,....,.___. -.W+iiliiiiillat103il 0 rhe hook for the Jib crane wa• not provided with a safety latcb. The Hydraulic Tib hoist was mounted to an Autocar ·tandem axle flat bed truck (SNtQOIFRGK081482). The truck waa parked at the mobile equipment repair shop ~t the north east corner of parking lot. The are~ where the truck w~ parked ~a$ not desi9nated for down equipment nor was a tag provided indicating out o! ser9ice. Miners using the Jib crane on mine site to ~t parts or equipment were exposed to crushing hazards from a suspended load. Miners struck by falling objects will receive contusions, lacerations and/or broken bone injuries. The mine fore~ had stated that ~his truck and jib has been uaed on mine site in ~st.

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MineiD

104(a) ;itation The parking brake provided on the Hyundai model HL 780-3 front end loader was defective. The brake was tested on a grade normally traveled with the bucket loaded. When the machine was stopped on the grade and the parking brake applied, the loader continued tq roll slowly down the grade. In the event the loader rolled from a parked position, injuries could occur to persons on foot. Parking areas at site are on level ground.

evaluation appears questionable, the exposure and hazard are not identified in the condition or and the last sentence appear's unnecessary as well. The FEL could be parked at anytime at a number of locations depending on circumstapces.

104(a) Citation engine and Persons who operate the Link belt LS 4300 excavator are required to get on top at service and checks and do not use fall protection. A fall hazard exists of 82.5 inches to the ground. Broken bones injuries would be expected. An opening also exists at the base of the boom where a person could trip. The safety director said that he thought all was in compliance with this unit as it came this way from the factory. ·

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104(a) Citation access was provided to the conveyor on were to climb over a 32" high pipe to access a ladder. Additionally, there were two openings on the level just above the conveyor where a person could fall. Belt rollers were being stored near these two areas. An accident would likely cause strains, sprains, and broken bones. The affected areas were not accessed on a routine basis.

Condition or practice describes serious injuries possible indicating would a person have fallen? Also there appears to be a-second violation for an area mentioned with two openings on the area above.(56/57. 11012) The last sentence should identify exposure as in daily, weekly or monthly access. What is the definition of routine basis?

Attachment C - Citations with questionable evaluations

United States Deparbnent of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Office of Accountability
District

North Central

Field Office

Hebron,OH

MineiD

AlA,..,.,,,..,... connections {electrode and work entering the Lincoln 305 arc welder were not or otherwise insulated. These bare conductors were not protected by location. The welder was mounted on the right side of the bed on a maintenance truck. The connections were positioned 64 inches above the ground and were easily accessed. The connections are electrically live when the welder is on. Contacting the live parts can cause shocks and severe burns.

Attachment C- Citations with questionable evaluations